Senior Manager Strategic Accounts

Senior Manager Strategic Accounts - StockholmJoin 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 Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey?SolnaJoin 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. We’re 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. This office has amazing creative spaces, an open plan office, making it a place you look forward to coming into each day.What You’ll DoAs a Sr Manager Strategic Accounts, you are responsible for activating brand strategies, manage key Nordic accounts, and lead the creation of annual and multi-year account plans with accurate forecasting. You will develop and support a high-performing team while building long-term customer partnerships and driving a clear seasonal go-to-market process. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across Brand, Finance, Account Operations and more to ensure aligned and effective execution.Skills You’ll NeedAbility to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with key customers and cross-functional teams across the Nordics and Europe to drive strategic account execution. Apply strong commercial, analytical and KPI-driven skills, using tools such as SAP, Sales Tools, PowerBI and Microsoft Office. Capability to take full ownership of one to two business categories, serving as the main point of contact and driving the strategic plan and execution in close partnership with the account. Lead leaders and wider teams effectively, fostering strong cross-functional alignment. Bring deep knowledge of the Sports & Lifestyle marketplace, plus strong digital/omni-channel and change management experience. Hold a business-focused university degree and bring 5+ years of sales experience, ideally including team leadership. Life At Adidas - NordicsWe operate a flexible hybrid model with 3 days in the office (2 fixed days for full collaboration with our colleagues) and the flexibility for you to choose where you work from on the other 2 days. We also have an optional “Sports Hour” every Thursday @ 11-12, a sports club for you to choose your preferred activity, and an annual fitness allowance.We offer an annual bonus scheme, 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.For this application, please can you upload your CV in English.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.