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Executive Assistant - Retail and Franchise Europe (m/f/d)

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

 

Support the VP and deliver a high service mentality to ensure effective and efficient organization in the department.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Take charge of routine correspondence to ensure timely and accurate response
  • Format, type and edit a variety of material, including correspondence, memos, minutes, reports and confidential material
  • Schedule and organize internal and external meetings/conferences
  • Coordinate and execute travel arrangements and support the entire Retail&Franchise team (e.g. flight and hotel booking, Visa)
  • Support to complete travel expense reports
  • Handle the department cost-center, including regular monitoring for budgets, approval of invoices to ensure correct accounting transactions
  • Maintain and update templates, department files and Organizational charts and assist in creating/revising of presentations
  • Assist in and coordinate projects and assignments as requested/directed

 

 

GENERAL TASKS

  • Order office supplies and administrate the shopping platform
  • Coordination and administration of investment requests (budget management)
  • Support the on boarding of new team members (workspace, hardware supply, master data maintenance, access rights, office supplies, etc.)
  • Supporting office setups and moves within HQ
  • Understands and provides information about standards, processes and policies
  • Support the teams in day to day business

 

 

AUTHORITIES

 

  • i. A.

 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

 

  • Global Sales (Global Retail, Digital, DPC & WHS)
  • Global IT
  • Global Brand
  • Markets
  • Finance (Global, Sales and Brand)
  • Senior Executive Board Assistants

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  • Creative and open-minded individual
  • High level of service orientation and passion in dealing with diverse internal and external stakeholders/ customers
  • Ability to work as adaptable and agile team player in a volatile and ambiguous environment
  • Very good communication skills
  • Fluent in written and spoken English is a must. Another language is a benefit
  • Very good organizational skills and basic project management skills
  • Progressed working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and affinity for tools
  • Excellent PC software skills
  • Excellent knowledge on new media & applications

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • +3 years of experience
  • Experienced in job and fully qualified/trained
  • Combined theoretical and practical knowledge incl. company policies and practices
  • Basic knowledge in related job areas

 

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:  Executive Assistant - Retail and Franchise Europe (m/f/d)

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Location:  Herzogenaurach
TEAM:  Corporate Services
State:  BY
Country/Region:  DE
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  532113
Date:  Jul 22, 2025
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