Join adidas Europe and shape the future! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey. At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey?

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Lead adidas Teamwear and Team Sales commercial strategy, people development and profitable growth across the assigned Southeast Europe portfolio, building long-term partnerships with clubs, federations and wholesale partners.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Define and execute the Teamwear and Team Sales commercial strategy in line with regional and European priorities.
• Own business planning, sales and profitability targets; review key performance indicators and take corrective action.
• Lead, coach and develop team members, establishing clear goals, priorities, accountability and a collaborative team culture.
• Build senior-level partnerships with clubs, federations, academies, teamwear specialists and wholesale customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand distribution, category reach and market share.
• Lead customer negotiations, commercial proposals, contracts and trade terms within adidas policies and approval processes.
• Direct seasonal sales planning, product presentations, assortment recommendations, forecasting and orderbook quality.
• Analyze customer sales, repeat orders, deliveries and market performance; translate insights into plans and management reports.
• Work closely with Sports Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations and category teams to solve business challenges.
• Monitor team sports competitors and market developments; represent the business in customer meetings and marketplace visits across Southeast Europe.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Proven sales and account-management experience, ideally in sporting goods, wholesale, teamwear or team sports.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and performance management, including across cross-functional or virtual teams.
• Strong commercial and financial judgment, with strategic planning, forecasting, sales analysis and profitable business development experience.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, stakeholder management and senior customer relationship skills.
• Understanding of teamwear, club and federation structures, and the team sports marketplace is highly valued.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution, prioritize effectively and manage operational complexity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and fluent written and spoken English.
• University degree in business, sales, marketing or a related field preferred; willingness to travel across Southeast Europe.

LIFE AT ADIDAS

• Competitive base salary starting from €32.100 gross annually, with the final offer to be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and internal equity
• Annual bonus
• Company car
• Fuel allowance
• Private Life & Health insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Monthly meal allowance
• Employee discount on adidas products
• Premium gym membership discount
• Company laptop & mobile phone
• Free access to learning platform
• Private pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counseling on variety of topics)