Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

•    Drive category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs

Key Responsibilities

•    Influence and implement strategic category direction for adidas Training category & be responsible for the business success of it incl. setting forecasts, local prices, size range, RID and Sell-through
•    Be the Korean market & consumer expert for Training category and category interface between Global BU, Market functions, and channels (business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
•    Define the category range by main channel within guidelines by Global BU and Market Planning team, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation
•    Define channels allocation for global allocated products
•    Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. global mandatory range, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, MG, etc.
•    Responsible for sample ordering for categories in charge
•    Manage samples (i.e. checking and displaying at showroom) in cooperation with Market MOPS
•    Monitor systems and file management for categories in charge: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
•    Work closely with Brand Communications / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar and its local execution
•    Contribute to the development of business Mid – Long Term division plan in alignment with global vision

KPI’s
•    Category NS, Go-in Margin
•    Sell-out
•    Forecast & data accuracy
•    NPS
•    Market share
•    Achievement of key SBP initiatives 

Key Relationships
•    Market Brand P&I, AP, Brand Activation, MOPS
•    Market PMO, Finance(Demand Planning), SCM
•    Market Channels
•    Global BUs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•    Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication or sales experience; 
•    Result-oriented; Strong numerical / analytical skills; 
•    Willing and able to travel on a regular basis.
•    Must have the ability to influence others within organization
•    Effective presentations to large audiences
•    Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
•    Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.
•    Fluent communication skills in both English and Korean
•    Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization. 
•    Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.)

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
•    University degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.
•    At least 5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with 3 years in product management or retail merchandising.
•    Sporting goods industry experience preferred.
•    Passion for training, sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives