Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
To drive profitable and sustainable market share growth within assigned channel To increase the B2B/TEAMWEAR customer base and increase sales and order frequency.Key Responsibilities:
Building a strategy for B2B (Business to Business) across the prescribed markets considering customer trend and capabilities in alignment with global and regional strategic priorities andaccount plans
Developing relationships with select target customers – Governmental entities, clubs,academies, schools, commercial organizations.
Ensuring that B2B Customers know and understand capabilities of our organization in terms of inline range, Customization, order cut-offs, samples readiness, ex-factory limitations, delivery status, payments, trade terms . Formulation and implementation of plans covering market description, identification of opportunities, actions to execute plan Develop and grow market share of adidas brands whilst adhering to global standards in collaboration with key interfaces locally and globally. Manage the growth of an existing account base within CIS Region and across all B2B channels. Analyze information and recognize opportunities for potential or additional growth Provide customized solutions designed to achieve customer’s objectives Prepare, plan and deliver targeted and instructive product presentations, catalogues Efficiently and effectively manage daily communications with customers Visit customers and relevant markets regularly ensuring continuous improvement on brand image and process Responsible for the commercial success (sales & Margins) of assigned account and category Responsible internally as the ‘ambassador’ for assigned accounts Ensure customer compliance to B2B and wholesale agreements/contracts/policyKey Relationships:
B2B partners Sales, Marketing Customer Service Finance Supply Chain- Order Fulfilment, PurchasingKPI’s
Net Sales Customer base development ProfitabilityKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven experience in Planning, Selling and Negotiating Strong networking and business development skills Strong communication skills - written, oral and presentation Strong industry knowledge, across divisions of footwear, apparel, and accessories/equipment Understanding of local markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment, and commercial needs Analytics: ability to analyse data to improve strategic decision making and implementationRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree 3 years of B2B outside sales experience (preferably Sports, Fashion, or FMCG) Excellent communication and presentation skills Passion for Football or any other sport Advanced skills of EXCEL, PowerPoint, and working knowledge of Outlook, Word • Fluent in English is highly desired.