Visual Merchandising Retail Lead - Queen's-Center Elmhurst NY

At adidas we have been challenging the status quo for 70 years and we’re not done yet.

We are calling all Leads who don’t accept what “was” or what “is,” but those who want to create what will be, and who share our desire to make a difference. We believe sport has the power to change lives. To bring this mission to life we foster a culture centered on creativity, confidence, and collaboration, and while we will never rest on our laurels, we are humbled that this has allowed us to be recognized as one of the “world’s most attractive employers.”

We also understand that the future runs on diverse and fresh perspectives. True to this spirit, we believe in assembling talented teams from far and wide and unite by a common goal: to be the best sports company in the world.

Here’s a bit about the kind of Leads we are looking for:

• Creators – If you want to build a tomorrow better than the day that came before, you’re a creator. Creators find inspiration in unlikely places, look at the world in their own unique way, are confident and have an uncanny ability to connect dots that others just don’t see.
• Confidence – Use your retail experience to exceed customer expectations and help guide store associates. Create an emotional connection with every customer by being a passionate and enthusiastic adidas Brand ambassador.
• Collaborator – You thrive on building relationships and working with your team.

• Availability must be flexible and include evenings and weekends.
• Must possess and consistently exhibit the competencies relative to the position.
• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and various software packages including MS Office.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead discussions in diverse groups of varying size.
• Ability to operate independently and with discretion and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates an inspirational attitude that contributes to a positive team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with team members along with willingness to set and maintain high standards of performance.
• Well‑developed ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.
• Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 12 months experience working in a retail environment.
• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging.
• Adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA or FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees may also enroll in a 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full‑time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn monthly and quarterly incentives. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount of 0.3512 hours per day that increases with years of service. Salaries range from $20.94 to $28.32, with final pay based on experience, qualifications, skills, and performance.
• The working language is English.

• COURAGE
  :
  Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
• OWNERSHIP
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  Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow through.
• INNOVATION
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  Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY
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  Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY
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  Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT
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  Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.