ADIDAS Management Trainee Sales Program: Unlock Your Future
Are you a recent graduate with dreams of a successful career in the sporting retail industry?
ADIDAS is offering you a golden opportunity to kickstart your journey with their Future Leaders Program in Sales Management.
Let’s delve into what this program is all about.
The Future Leaders Program: A Path to Excellence
ADIDAS believes that learning never stops.
That’s why they’ve introduced the Future Leaders Program, designed to provide you with a solid foundation for a challenging job in one of the fastest-moving industries.
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This program is unique because it’s geared towards nurturing and developing ambitious, driven, and passionate people of color (POC) in the sporting retail sector.
Elevating POC Careers
ADIDAS recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion.
They’ve seen remarkable success in their previous programs, and now they’re committed to changing even more lives in the coming years.
This program aims to elevate and grow POC in their careers, aligning with the company’s objectives and contributing to a more diverse workforce.
What to Expect
As a participant in the Future Leaders Program, you’ll be based at ADIDAS HQ in Cape Town, South Africa.
You’ll also enroll in a New Manager certified course, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Business.
During this time, you’ll work for the world’s leading sports company.
Here’s what else you can look forward to:
- Mentorship: You’ll have a mentor, a line manager, and HR support throughout your journey.
- Full-time Role: You’ll work full-time in a department that aligns with your skills and experience.
- Impactful Work: Your performance will be closely monitored, and you’ll contribute significantly to the business.
- Group Project: You’ll collaborate on a group project, showcasing your teamwork and innovative thinking.
Limitless Career Possibilities
With ADIDAS, your career knows no bounds.
The Future Leaders Program opens doors to a world of opportunities.
While a permanent placement isn’t guaranteed at the program’s end, if you bring your best, ADIDAS will do their utmost to keep you within their family, either in South Africa or globally.
Sales Management Trainee: Your Role
As a Sales Management Trainee, you’ll play a vital role in ADIDAS. Here are some of your key responsibilities:
- Wholesale or Digital Partner Management: You’ll manage a Wholesale or Digital Partner.
- Orderbook Management: This includes interaction with various stakeholders.
- Project Management: You’ll confidently oversee multiple simultaneous projects.
- Data Analysis: You’ll analyze marketing and sales data to develop insights and recommendations.
- Metrics Reports: Creating and maintaining reports on marketing and sales activities.
- Support and Growth: You’ll ensure responsible account growth across strategic categories.
Building Key Relationships
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with various teams and partners:
- Cluster Wholesale & Customer Service Team
- Supply Chain
- Key Business Partners (Finance, HR, IT)
- Key Partners and Customers
Skills That Set You Apart
To excel in this program, you should possess:
- Practical Experience: Experience in marketing, digital, or sales is an advantage.
- Analytical Skills: You’re an excellent problem solver with a strong customer focus.
- Organization: You’re structured, organized, and process-oriented.
- Retail Understanding: A strong grasp of retail and consumer landscape, including retail KPIs.
- Detail-Oriented: You pay attention to detail and think independently.
- Team Player: You work effectively within a team and thrive in high-pressure environments.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Passion for Sports: A love for sports and boundless energy.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
Qualifications You Need
To be eligible for this program, you should have:
- 4+ year University degree: Preferably in business with marketing/sales or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: While not mandatory, 12 months or more of experience is advantageous.
Application Deadline
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.
The application deadline is Saturday, 23rd of September 2023.
If you’re ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with ADIDAS, apply now and unleash your potential.
Your passion, dedication, and drive can lead you to a world of success.