Junior Business Development Manager - EM South

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As Senior Specialist Business Development, you support the execution of adidas’ strategic business plan by supporting on key strategic initiatives as well as cross‑functional projects in Emerging Markets.

• Act as a key player in driving and supporting cross‑functional initiatives
• Effectively deploy project management toolkit to ensure high quality and consistency of deliverables
• Coordinate/support collaborative global and local projects, process improvements, new tools’ implementation and best‑practice sharing that are in alignment with the strategies and priorities of the organisation

• Provide input into business proposals and presentations to key stakeholders
• Establish collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the business
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitive landscape, channel trends and consumer preferences
• Generate insights to inform strategic thinking and innovation

• EM Business Development community
• EM South Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR teams
• Key stakeholders identified for specific projects and initiatives

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute business development strategies to drive growth in target countries
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret market data
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and able to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, stakeholder management)
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Additional languages are a benefit

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration ideally with focus on Sales/Marketing/Finance
• 5 years’ experience in a cross functional strategic role, commercial functions, project management, sales or general management would be beneficial
• Leadership: experience of project lead responsibility

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