Available Roles at adidas Group

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:    

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer. 
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc. 
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received. 
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis. 
• Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage. 
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team. 
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure. 
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals. 
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays. 
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards 
• Safekeeping of Company assets 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Excellent customer service 
• Meeting sales goals 
• Selling to customer needs 
• People skills 
• High energy levels 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Matric certificate  
• 2 - 4 years of retail experience 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

• To be responsible for managing product life cycles from entry to exit 
• To drive productivity of stock movements in relation to delivery receiving and transfers 
• To take ownership over the implementation of Heart of House and Management of Stockroom Layouts and its maintenance 
• To execute store operations with specific focus on product and consumer service in line with brand image 
• To use his/her expertise and experience to provide feedback and coaching opportunities to subordinates and store team 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Awareness of store targets and actively works to meet or exceed these by using all the resources available inside and outside of the store 
• Uses retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor 
• Is a role model for stockroom operations ensuring all processes adhered to whilst providing feedback on ideas and suggestions on driving productivity to line manager and store team 
• Promote accountability and transparency on a day-to-day basis, by ensuring teams are following policies and that they are handling product with integrity. 
• Use BI Report to prioritize Top sellers and Black Hole to drive BOH productivity and fast pace to push product to the floor   
• Ownership for completing deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures 
• Accurately records and manages all stock movement in and out of store via IC processes or Omnichannel within a timely manner 
• Works as one with line manager to ensure adequate consumables are provided to create an effective environment, highlighting issues to line manager where require 
• Responsible for Inventory accuracy within the flagship environment executing cycle counts and controlling adjustments in line with line manager and store team 
• Proactively manage stock capacities ensuring store is always in line with optimums. 
• Ownership of all stockroom health and safety topics, checks and complies with all policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sustainable working environment 
• Identifies improvement opportunities and communicates suggestions to line manager and store management to drive commercial success 
• Provides strong leadership skills in order to guide and train own team on Stockroom Operations, managing performance via the Company Performance system (#MyBest) with the support of HR Manager and line manager where required 
• Collaborates productively and respectfully with all team members acting as one Store Team to meet or exceed store goals 
• Makes himself/herself available to support other team members when needCommunicates a desire to learn and seizes all available opportunities to drive his/her development and increase performance 
• Partner with instore trainer and ensure regular trainings and refreshers on HOR, day in the life of a BOH Specialist, policies and procedures are conducted.  

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Customers, Inventory Control Team, Merchandising Team, Logistics Team, Peers and Supervisor 

​​​​​​​KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation 
• Flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time 
• Deals professionally with difficult situations 
• Uses retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritising the consumer and brand at all times whether it be by Omnichannel or by flow of merchandise to the sales floor 
• Supports team by actively helping where required by line manager 
• Is thorough and detail oriented in maintaining a clean and organised stockroom 
• Stockroom management or people management experience is mandatory 

​​​​​​​REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Matric Certification 
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a sports/fashion customer- and commercial-focused retail environment with advanced process knowledge and comprehensive stock management and logistical experience, with thorough retail industry understanding 
• Minimum +2 years experience in a BOH Specialist  
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:    

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer. 
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc. 
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received. 
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis. 
• Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage. 
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team. 
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure. 
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals. 
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays. 
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards 
• Safekeeping of Company assets 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Excellent customer service 
• Meeting sales goals 
• Selling to customer needs 
• People skills 
• High energy levels 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Matric certificate  
• 2 - 4 years of retail experience 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:    

• Assist management in day-to-day store maintenance while providing excellent service and observing and maintaining all store policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. 
• Ensures the highest level of adidas service is given to each customer. 
• As needed, completes any regular sales transactions involving cash, credit, checks, etc. 
• Involved indirectly with ticketing of products as well as checking paperwork against items received. 
• Assists in product flow from stockroom to sales floor on a fill in basis. 
• Ensure that Company assets and stock is always secured in order to alleviate shrinkage. 
• Assists in the development of displays of merchandise or follow suggestions or schedules provided by the store management team. 
• Attain proficiency with the point-of-sale system by acquiring system utilization skills. Ensure integrity is maintained through attention to policy and procedure. 
• Uses selling techniques such as add on sales and describing technical information to customers to enhance salesmanship and reach store and position sales goals. 
• Greets customers in the store and assists them in finding the right product. Occasionally, serves primarily as a Greeter at the front door during busy workdays. 
• Maintaining general housekeeping standards 
• Safekeeping of Company assets 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Excellent customer service 
• Meeting sales goals 
• Selling to customer needs 
• People skills 
• High energy levels 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Matric certificate  
• 2 - 4 years of retail experience 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

Contribute to meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets by: 

• Ensuring the efficient and effective implementation of the global visual merchandising direction in assigned store. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Communication:  

• Cascade information given by Regional VM Manager to Store Manager and store staff through Training and meetings 
• Participate in team meetings and team huddle to understand needs, delivery of stock and sales and retail KPI analysis in order to drive sales through VM 
• Give feedback to the RBO on Stores’ needs after discussing with Store Manager 

Merchandising Display:  

• Ensure store complies with Global standards and guidelines to provide a pleasant shopping experience to all consumers 
• Ensure all windows are presented to a high standards including mannequins dressing and positioning, lighting direction, cleanliness, steaming and price communication 
• In charge of creating clear Shop –In-Shop’s to emphasize category presentation 
• Ensure correct use and positioning of In-Store Communication Tools 
• Dress in-store mannequins and place props correctly 
• Apply and maintain Retail Standards 
• Daily audit using adidas VM compliance Checklist 
• Monthly submission on VM Compliance Tool including taking and uploading pictures into the system 
• Update weekly the Space Management Tool floor plan and fixture allocation based on product presentation movement. Weekly analysis of Space Management Results with SM and draft common action plan 
• Night shift: campaign change 
• Lead store staff by example, organize their work time and tasks 

In-store VM Training: 

Train co-workers on: 

• Global Visual Merchandising standards and guidelines, including folding techniques, different hanger types, size order and size curve, steaming and merchandise presentation standards as well as the use of size cubes and size stickers 
• “Getting to know your stores” and wall configuration - Train the Trainer 
• Enhancing consumer journey 

VM Reporting: 

• Keep up to date on competitor analysis as well as current and upcoming fashion trends across the store location area. Communicate information to Market VM Manager 
• Identify and communicate store needs fixtures/ ISC to Market VM Manager 
• Other duties as requested by SM/Market VM Manager 

Equipment control: 

• Returns and correctly stores unused equipment including fixtures, mannequins, props & graphic frames 
• Manage fixtures with care to avoid damages 
• Is familiar with health and safety issues 
• Ensure there is a VM corner at BOH to keep all VM elements packed accordingly. 

Customer service and operational tasks: 

• Execute the Brand Customer Service standards to meet or exceed customers’ expectations 
• Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values 
• Use Seasonal Brand and product knowledge effectively during sales interactions 
• Communicate product features and benefits and unique selling points clearly to address customers’ needs and strengthen their connection to the Brand 
• Minimize loss in both, the stockroom and the sales floor 
• Perform all store operations in a safe, effective and efficient manner 
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members 
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job 
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Consumers 
• Peers / Supervisor, VM Manager, Deputy Manager, Store Manager 
• Regional VM 

​​​​​​​KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Interest in fashion & sports desirable 
• English-skills beneficial 
• Organized and detailed oriented 
• Is able to follow directives 
• Good numeracy, literacy, verbal and written communication skills 
• Self - motivated 
• Work as a team 
• Effective problem-solving abilities 
• A good eye for style, coordination and attention to detail 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Matric Certification 
• 2 - 3 years of visual merchandising experience  in a retail environment 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

• Ensures that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met 
• Providing training to all associates 
• Assisting the store manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas retail growth objectives and support the store’s succession plan 
• Overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas retail policy and procedure. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Supports the store manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expenses and increases productivity, (monthly planner) using sales ratio performance balance. 
• Assists the store manager by evaluates employees’ performance on a day-to-day basis  
• Assists the store manager to spot talents, potentials and training needs 
• Manage IR matters, ensuring timely and consistent handling of employee concerns and compliance with policies 
• Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll. 
• Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas retail goals. 
• Maintains personnel files to company standards. 
• Assure adherence to all company systems and procedures. 
• Maintain confidentiality of adidas retail operating information. 
• Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates. 
• Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level. 
• Assure adherence to adidas retail visual presentation guidelines. 
• Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas head office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections. 
• As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store. 
• Resolving customer complaints. 
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the store manager overages and shortages of product. 
• Assists the store manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations. 
• Other duties may be assigned 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to use MS word, excel, outlook, and point of sale systems. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups. 
• Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner. 
• Knowledge of how to supervise others. 

​​​​​​​KEY RELATIONSHIPS:  

• Consumers, Peers, Key Retail Support Functions i.e Marketing Activations, VM, Operations, Vendors and Supports Functions, 

​​​​​​​REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Matric Certificate  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role 
• 4+  years of retail experience 

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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: 

Contribute to maximizing the profitability of the the store by supporting the Stockroom Operational needs and delivering a Flagship Stockroom Model for our Consumers: 

• To maintaining an effective and organized stockroom and logistical environment 
• To executes store operations with particular focus on product flow to and from the store, sales floor and back of house  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be aware of store sales and KPI targets, as well as individual performance targets, take ownership over them and effectively use all available store resources to meet or exceed them 
• Use retail and commercial expertise to maximize sales opportunities by prioritizing merchandise flow to the sales floor 
• Use BI Report to prioritize Top sellers and Black Hole to drive BOH productivity and fast pace to push product to the floor 
• Be a role model for stockroom operations and complete deliveries quickly and accurately while adhering to stock protection procedures 
• Do weekly cycle count to resolve negatives on weekly report with management approval. 
• Accurately record and manage all inter-store and warehouse inventory movement and do this in a timely manner and ensure all shipments received posted, all inbound resolved and handle all discrepancies accordingly. 
• Monitor BOH schedule/planner VS shipments delivery schedule collaborates with management 
• Ensure adequate supplies to create an effective stockroom environment and continually maintain this (including all merchandise) within and around the vicinity 
• Comply with store policies and procedures to maintain a safe shopping and working environment 
• Identify improvement opportunities and communicate suggestions to store management to drive commercial success 
• Guide and train selected members of the store team on basic stockroom processes and behaviors 
• Collaborate productively and respectfully with team members 
• Make yourself available to support other team members when needed 
• Complete all applicable training programs and effectively apply the learning on the job 
• Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Customers, Inventory Control Team, Merchandising Team, Logistics Team, Peers and Supervisor 

​​​​​​​KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Adapts communication style to service both internal and external consumers dependent on the situation  
• Flexibly adapts approach to accommodate the needs of multiple internal and external consumers at the same time 
• Deals professionally with difficult situations 
• Use retail and commercial expertise to drive overall store sales by prioritizing the consumer and brand at all times and ensuring effective flow of merchandise to the sales floor 
• Learn and share knowledge with the team (culture of developing others) 

​​​​​​​REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 2 - 4 years of retail experience and commercial- focused retail environment with stockroom knowledge experience, with a retail industry understanding 
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills 
• Matric Certificate   

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

• To execute the product strategy for Concept stores (CS). Responsibilities include an array of projects & tasks related to range building, trading, and seasonal product strategy.
• This individual will work on cross-functional projects at both hub and cluster level and will have high interaction with other functions such as Operations, Trade and Allocation, Category Management(CTC) & Visual Merchandising.  

Key Responsibilities

• Create weekly product insight reports and present during trade call – store trends and performance
• Support in building assortments for both inline seasonal ranges, in season creation, and Hype.
• Support Concept stores on execution of launches by tracking campaign articles. Monthly comms to stores sharing upcoming hype, launches, new products and in season creation packs.
• Work closely with Omni to plan and execute launches and promotions
• Review bestsellers and blackhole product, suggest actions on inventory movement and top-up orders.
• Manage new store product strategy with CS Buyers.
• Pull basic reports using Power BI, and provide strong interpretation of data 
• Completion of seasonal comp shop 
• Maintain awareness of global trends and showcase effective ways of keeping abreast of consumer movements in store. 
• Manage flocking process, makers lab and shoe cleaning program
• Work closely with T&A ,VC and Ecom teams to ensure in-season product flow and pricing is executed and maintained. 
• Execute in-season commercial trade opportunities in line with commercial needs / stock opportunities. 
• Work closely with CS Merchandise Buying Manager, local sourcing team and CTC to curate the City Tee program.
• Analyse store performance and manage weekly check-ins with store managers
• Create strong relationships with Value Channel and eCOM merchandising team

Key Relationships 

• Concept Store Merchandise Buyers and T&A team
• Ecom and VC Buyers
• Concept Store HUB Merchandise team
• Cluster and HUB CTC teams
• Brand, Omnichannel teams
• Local sourcing team
• Field team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of range & assortment building: a proven record of building compelling assortments balancing out brand & commercial ambitions 
• Intermediate knowledge of data analysis and interpretation, must understand how to tell a story with data 
• Strong presenting skills 
• Excitement around product and knowledge of the sports industry 
• Ability to use MS Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate an ability to guide through complex and ambiguous environments

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification 
• 5-7 years of working experience within retail of a medium-large size organization.

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Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• The Senior Specialist – Visual Merchandising DTC (Direct to Consumer) is responsible for leading and elevating VM execution across South Africa, ensuring best-in-class brand presentation aligned with adidas global standards.
• This role leads a team of District Visual Merchandisers, driving capability, consistency, and commercial impact while overseeing new store openings and VM asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of District Visual Merchandisers. 
• Ensure consistent execution of global and local VM standards across all stores. 
• Drive impactful brand storytelling aligned to seasonal campaigns and product priorities. 
• Plan and execute all VM elements for new store openings. 
• Manage VM assets and inventory effectively across the market. 
• Conduct store visits and audits to maintain and improve execution quality. 
• Partner with Retail, Marketing, and Store Development teams to align execution. 
• Support commercial success through optimized product presentation. 
• Drive training programs to elevate VM capability across the region. 
• Continuously innovate and improve VM processes and standards.

Key Relationships:

• Emerging Markets: VM Excellence Team
• Retail: Merchandise and Operations Team 
• Customers
• Marketing Team including:
• Brand & Retail Director
• Trade marketing managers and VM planning team
• Retail Marketing
• Retail Back Office (RBO) team (within both Lead and Multifunctional Markets)
• Operations/District Managers
• District Visual Merchandisers
• In-Store Visual Merchandisers (VM Champs)

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and people development in Visual Merchandising 
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability in Visual Merchandising
• Stakeholder management and collaboration 
• Commercial acumen 
• Planning and organizational skills 
• Attention to detail and brand consistency
• Fluency in English 
• Good IT Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point) 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Tertiary education or equivalent professional experience
• 7 year’s experience dedicated in Visual Merchandising, ideally within a leading capacity.
• 3 – 5 year’s experience in a people management role, with proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Experience of working across multiple store concepts and multiple regions