Description

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:

Gain and generate consumer and sport insights

Assist in executing the category direction

Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts

Create ranges under supervision to achieve category goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the PM/SPM in preparing the range direction, in the second step start to manage range direction with the support of the superior
• Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines
• Work within cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process with an optimum product outcome
• Analyse range performance
• Build knowledge to be able to maintain product information systems according to process time-lines
• Experience market, consumer and retailer needs to be able to create industry leading products
• Help to prepare range presentations; in the second step present own ranges with guidelines of the superior with regards to structure and content
• Support the creation team to implement given CtC (Concept to Consumer) direction for relevant ranges in partnership with CtC counterparts
• Execute given projects within a discussed frame

Key Relationships:

• Develop relationships and ensure constant dialogue/feedback with
  • business unit and across other BU's
  • cross-functional team ( Design, Development, CtC, Sportsmarketing, Materials, Costing, Planning)
  • markets and relevant key retailers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Transport information clearly and effectively
• Cooperate well and effectively to maintain trustful relationships
• Ability to work and support others in a team environment
• Plan daily working time effectively
• Show analytical skills
• Ability to travel
• Passion for sports

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree, preferably in marketing/business /textile/fashion
• International mind-set, ideally study abroad
• Min. one relevant internship, ideally one year relevant practical working experience
• Fluent in English
• PC skills (MS Office programs)

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: Assistant Product Manager (m/f/d) APP Women Inline BU Originals

Brand:

Location: Herzogenaurach

TEAM: Brand Management & Communications

State: BY

Country/Region: DE

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 534463

Date: Nov 5, 2025