Assistant Manager, Visual Merchandising

Accountabilities

Functional

• Be the resource for visual merchandising across categories with full alignment with Emerging Markets – Southeast Asia and Philippines Brand Activation Teams.
• Assist in seasonal and in-season campaign and visual merchandising planning according to the Southeast Asia and Philippines Brand Activation Marketing Calendar.
• Implement campaigns in multi-branded stores in coordination with the Country Wholesale Team, visual merchandising outsource partners and external partners.
• Manage visual merchandising, including monthly route plans in adidas-controlled and selling areas, with coordination and support from the Wholesale Team.
• Assist in managing, monitoring and effectively spending the assigned marketing expense budget.
• Set up sell-in events according to agreed category and brand messages from Category Management.
• Prepare regular campaign, store opening and model store reports for the Emerging Markets – Southeast Asia and Philippines Brand Activation Teams.
• Adapt and iterate global and regional visual merchandising guidelines.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

People

• Work in full integration with country Marketing and Wholesale teams.

Compliance

• Observe global and local policies and procedures in all dealings.
• Support global, Emerging Markets – Southeast Asia and Philippines country directions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Professional background and experience

• Preferably 3+ years of experience in trade and/or project management.
• Preferably experience in retail, fashion or creative agencies.
• Ability to work in an inclusive and global environment.
• Exposure to sports, fashion and music.
• Degree in Retail, Creatives, Design, Marketing, Merchandising or a related area.
• Background in creatives is an advantage.
• Advanced skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management applications and design software intended for creative output.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Filipino.

Culture and inclusion

At adidas, we foster an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect. adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and creates a competitive advantage.