Job Description

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Are you passionate about football and want to help shape the future of the game across Europe? We’re looking for an Assistant Category Manager to join our European Football team and support the end-to-end category management process — from product range planning to major launches.



WHAT YOU’LL DO


Support the seasonal product range process from a system perspective, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our newly introduced ranging system M-3 Drive all in-season range requests and maintain system readiness to support business needs Lead the coordination and optimization of seasonal club & product launches, ensuring clear and timely communication across the organization Take ownership of specific smaller projects, gaining end-to-end experience and showcasing impact within the business Support seasonal range planning and alignment across clusters & zones Provide data and insights to guide decisions on product, pricing, and margin Coordinate deliverables for seasonal handovers, Go-to-market meetings, and key milestones. Prepare and deliver marketing and tech materials to sales teams for sell-in success Consolidate feedback from clusters, channels, and global teams to improve processes Track sales performance and monitor the competitive landscape Support major launches and presentations, ensuring an impactful sell-in process




WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR




A degree in business/marketing or equivalent experience Experience in merchandising, marketing, or sales (sport, fashion, or lifestyle a plus) Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of adidas systems is an advantage Fluent in English (additional languages welcome) A team player with curiosity, energy, and a passion for football




WHY JOIN US



You’ll work with some of the most exciting football products in the world, collaborating with global and European teams, and directly contributing to the success of our category in Europe.



REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


University degree in business preferred, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience Merchandising/ cross-functional marketing and/or sales experience Experience in a European market is preferred



AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.




COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..


OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.


INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.


TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.


INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.


RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:
Assistant Manager Category (m/f/d) - BU Football Europe
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Herzogenaurach
TEAM:
Merchandising & Planning
STATE:
BY
COUNTRY/REGION:
DE
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
534182
DATE:
Sep 4, 2025