Senior Manager Space & Visual Merchandise Planning - EM at adidas Group

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:


The Space Planning & VM team is instrumental in delivering a compelling consumer journey through Own Retail, branded spaces and impactful VM standards
With a store fleet that is growing and renewing, the Space Planning & VM function delivers strategies, tools and guidelines for space planning and VM across 127 countries in EM


Key Responsibilities:


Lead, manage and develop a cross-functional team across several HUB locations (Cape Town, Delhi, Dubai, Singapore)
Deliver annual, seasonal and trend-led VM strategies, tools and guidance to ensure brand and commercial KPI's are met
Be the business partner to all EM Category teams to bring their category priorities to life through store elevations and impactful VM standards
Partner closely with the EM Store Development team and lead strategic store openings and remodels (~30 per year)
Deliver VM upskilling through the EM VM Academy


Key Relationships:


Global Visual Direction
Global Retail Design
EM Brand
EM Channel teams
EM Store Development
EM Merchandising
Cluster Omnichannel


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


A successful track record in leading multi-channel VM strategy across multiple countries
Experience with space planning, store development or similar functions is preferred
Experience in developing and executing strategies and plans to drive engagement with consumers through products and spaces
Experience and comfort with influencing stakeholders and enabling change through an organization
An ability to present concepts and plans to senior leaders to secure buy-in
Experience in cross-functional and virtual team management


Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:


10 - 12 years experience in Space Planning and / or VM, preferably in the sports / fashion industry
Bachelors degree in related field required.
Experience in leading diverse teams