Sr. Manager Field Account
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:
The mission of the position is to build a quality brand building network that is capable of generating sales volumes that meet company financial projections for his/her group. The Senior Sales Manager must strive to support adidas vision to become the best sports brand in TW.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning
- Formulate and develop sales strategies to build the adidas brands and to meet sales target from designated accounts
- Coordinates & manages the timely execution of forecasting in conjunction with the Business Cycle Calendar
- Performs and updates forecasting
- Executes each season’s future order sales/shipping plan
- Plan & execute channel-specific activities to the designated accounts in order to drive the sell-thru performanceManagement
- Reports to upper sales management on market intelligence
- Manages the designated Accounts in terms of sales volume, shelf space and brand presence
- Manages the call off/stock balance status
- Provides inputs in the strategic management of account segmentation
- Communicates & coordinates sales developments with Visual Merchandising personnel on a regular basis, including managing visual merchandising processes regarding retailer development needs
- Manages customer relationships to timely identify customer needs and deliver the brand requirements to customers.
Financial
- Manages A/R
- Provides input in annual sales budget
- Achieves group company margin objectives
- Systems and Processes Coordinates and oversees the account future order sales programs; including preparation (forecasting) and communication
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding & feedback on each season’s/month’s product flow
- Ensures understanding in product flow, as well as micro & macro selling points (product v. range)
- Develops & maintain an in-depth awareness of inventory structure
People Management
- Provide strong leadership for horizontal as well as vertical reports
- Set performance plan including goals, job responsibilities & competency development and review with each direct report
- Provide coaching & feedback to subordinates
- Generate a high level of teamwork both within the team & cross department
- Lead the team & foster performance culture within the team
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:·
- Internal: Sales team / Retail operations / SCM /Brand Marketing / Finance
- External: B2B clients contact window / Key Retailers’ Shop Staff
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- IT:· Outlook: Advanced· Word: Advanced· Excel: Advanced· PowerPoint: Advanced Knowledge
- Skills and Abilities:· Retailing experience, a plus
- Marketing experience a plus· In-depth knowledge of regional consumer goods market and sporting goods retail & wholesales network
- Strong understanding and experience in financial management
- Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree At least 7-10 years in sales related environment for an international consumer brand company
- 2 years’ experience of people & operational management
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