Assistant Manager Franchise Account Operations

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Purpose of the role
The Assistant Manager Account Operations Franchise plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence across the franchise channel. The role manages the order-to-cash process for seasonal orderbooks, enabling timely deliveries, smooth operations, and enhanced service levels that support adidas’ commercial and brand ambitions in South East Europe.
 
What you will do
  • Manage the end-to-end order-to-cash process for franchise partners, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery in alignment with EU DTC Franchise guidelines.
  • Monitor and convert seasonal orderbooks proactively to achieve cluster and zone Net Sales targets.
  • Collaborate with Franchise Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Marketing to support seasonal readiness and drive orderbook performance.
  • Handle order placements, replenishment (Smart Supply), cancellations, returns, and claims in line with defined procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely communication on product availability, delivery delays, and key launch timelines.
  • Track and analyse orderbook conversion, returns, and cancellations, identifying risks and corrective actions to meet defined KPIs.
  • Support continuous process improvement by developing and enhancing reporting tools and dashboards (e.g. Power BI).
  • Participate in cross-functional projects such as new store openings, remodelings, and key commercial activations.
  • Act as a point of contact for franchise partners, ensuring high-quality service and responsiveness to operational requests or complaints.
  • Contribute to the implementation and testing of new tools, systems, and processes to improve efficiency and partner experience.
 
Skills you will need
  • University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Account Operations, Customer Service, Sales, or Logistics; retail background is a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), SAP, Salesforce, and Power BI.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
  • Proactive, structured, and collaborative mindset.
  • Customer-oriented and solution-driven approach with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
 
Life at adidas
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus
  • Private life and health insurance
  • Hybrid working model supporting flexibility
  • Monthly meal allowance
  • Premium gym membership discount
  • Access to self-learning platform
  • adidas Employee discount


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Job Title:  Assistant Manager Franchise Account Operations

Brand: 
Location:  Athens
TEAM:  Sales
State: 
Country/Region:  GR
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  536912
Date:  Nov 11, 2025