Category Manager Junior

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION
- At adidas, we believe that “Through sport, we have the power to change lives.” This purpose drives how we operate, collaborate, innovate, and connect with our consumers. It also defines the mindset we expect from every team member: bold, resilient, and focused on impact.
- The Concept to Consumer (CTC) team plays a critical role in enabling consumer-focused category execution. This position ensures product availability, drives impactful seasonal campaign activations, and leads in-season trading strategies. It is central to delivering operational excellence and cross-functional alignment across channels, ultimately enhancing consumer experience and business performance.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate and consolidate market and financial insights (including sell-out data) to inform category strategy and translate them into actionable plans.
- Own the input of country range selection into planning systems to enable a seamless end-to-end sell-in process.
- Monitor and report category performance in-season, identifying risks and opportunities to optimize sell-through.
- Coordinate in-season trading strategies across channels, ensuring agility in response to market dynamics.
- Lead category activation planning in collaboration with Brand Comms, Omni, and channel teams.
- Manage campaign calendars and launch timelines, communicating changes and coordinating execution across functions.
- Ensure product availability by aligning with supply chain, demand planning, and account teams.
- Support discount and inventory strategies, including slow mover management and license expiration considerations.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings and communications, acting as the central connector between CTC, channels, and brand teams.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- CTC Category Leads
- Marketing Operations
- Brand Comms, SPOMA and Omnichannel Teams
- Demand Planning
- Supply Chain
- Channels
REQUISITE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities (e.g., Power BI)
- Deep understanding of consumer and market dynamics
- Excellent coordination and communication skills
- Proficiency in campaign planning and product lifecycle management
- Ability to manage complexity and drive cross-functional alignment
- University degree or equivalent education
- Minimum 2 years of experience in category management, marketing, or commercial operations_ EN ADIDAS, VALORAMOS LA DIVERSIDAD, APOYAMOS LA INCLUSIÓN DE TODAS LAS PERSONAS Y FOMENTAMOS LA EXPRESIÓN INDIVIDUAL. EN EL MARCO DE LA LEY DE INCLUSIÓN N°21.015, INCENTIVAMOS LA INCLUSIÓN DE PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD AL MUNDO LABORAL._- 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:

- Category Manager Junior-
- BRAND:- LOCATION:

- Santiago-
- TEAM:

- Brand Management & Communications-
- STATE:

- Regi-
- COUNTRY/REGION:

- CL-
- CONTRACT TYPE:

- Full time-
- NUMBER:

- 536586-
- DATE:

- Oct 29, 2025