Key Account Manager - Sweden

Key Account Manager - Sweden (Please apply with an English version of your CV) Join adidas Europe and shape the future of the sporting goods industry! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Zaragoza, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europes best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey. At adidas, youre not just getting a job; youre invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey? As a Key Account Manager in Sweden, the position is Stockholm based. You will have the full responsibility working with a specific category with our strategic account Intersport X-Nordic. You will be expected to be mobile and visit the Nordic markets and Intersport HQ:s. You will report to your Line Manager based in our Nordic HQ in Solna, Sweden. You will travel to sell in meetings in all markets and seasonal assortment handovers in Manchester minimum twice a year. Twice a year we travel to Herzogenaurach for Intersport assortment handovers. You will be one of 7 Nordic Team members in the Nordic Intersport KAM team. Our Nordic Headquarters in our brand-new office in Solna, where we have nearly 100 colleagues working across Sales, Marketing, and support functions. The Nordics is part of our North Europe Cluster, bringing together the Nordics, UK, and Benelux as one team. Were a workforce united through a common passion for Sport and Fashion, as well as working in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be their true authentic self. What youll do: As a Key Account Manager at adidas, you will have the full responsibility working with a specific category. We are looking for an experienced KAM with a strategic mindset and ability to build strong long-term sustainable partnerships internally as well as externally with the account. Strong digital/omni knowledge and experience is preferred as you will be building both channels for adidas & Intersport. You will support to activate brand strategies & manage assigned categories/product segment together with the marketing team, driving and increasing brand visibility and sell out both in store and online. Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and expanding services for the accounts to maximize revenue and profitability. You are responsible to track key performance metrics and KPIs for accounts, regularly reviewing progress against targets and implementing actions as needed. We see that you are a skilled negotiator who can find win-win solutions that meet the needs of both the client and adidas. Skills youll need:

• 5+ years of retail experience in sales/key account management/Sporting goods knowledge.
• Fluent in Swedish or Norwegian & English
• Strategic thinking and planning: Ability to build and execute short-, mid-, and long-term Strategic Account Plans. Grow orderbook build and maximize Sell Out.
• Commercial metrics/data skills: Proficiency in sales, margin, inventory management & KPI tracking.
• Systems & Software: Experience with SAP, Sales Tools, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office.

Life at adidas: We have an optional “Sports Hour” every Thursday @ 11-12 and an annual fitness allowance. We offer a performance related bonus, 30 days holiday, flexible bank holidays (swap up to 3 bank holidays per year for other days of leave), private health insurance &, generous employee discount, public gym & pool facilities. To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help. Please apply with an English version of your CV.

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 ATHLETES 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 companys standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. JOB TITLE: Key Account Manager - Sweden BRAND: LOCATION: Stockholm TEAM: Sales STATE: Stoc COUNTRY/REGION: SE CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 520830 DATE: Jan 7, 2025