Senior Director Business Development EM

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates adidas Full time

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

To help adidas EM grow in market share sustainably and profitably by spotting opportunities, forming key partnerships, and introducing innovative business strategies (incorporating Sales/Marketing/Operations).

To enhance processes and systems continually to boost organizational efficiency and effectiveness; be prepared to tackle unforeseen challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create Vision: Assist the Managing Director in shaping the vision and ambitious plans for Emerging Markets; ensure harmony between market strategy, Global Sales Strategy, and Brand Leadership
  • Strategic Business Planning: Drive the formulation, refinement, and execution of Emerging Markets Strategic Business Plan for brands, channels, and supporting functions in line with global strategies; conduct yearly strategy assessment and define annual priorities (playbook)
  • Project Management Office: Collaborate to guide, organize, and prioritize cross-functional strategic tasks, aid and oversee the progress of key global and local strategic projects
  • Change management: Assist the Emerging Markets SLT in managing changes post major project implementations, analyze the necessity, and push the change (in business procedures and organizational development) to cater to the requirements of brands, channels, customers, and consumers
  • Management Support: Assist the Emerging Markets SLT (chiefly Managing Director) in facilitating regular management meetings, tracking and presenting business KPIs to essential stakeholders
  • Business Intelligence: Utilize internal data sources, global advanced analytics capabilities, and external market research; lead analytical methods to transform sales, brand, and consumer data into strategic insights for consumer attraction; identify fresh business prospects to achieve profitable growth for adidas collaborating with functional professionals. Share brief insights at least every quarter
  • Network: Establish a network as a hub for the local market, global functions, and other crucial support functions to recognize relevant projects. Actively contribute to the network by showcasing instances of alignment with global strategies
  • Leadership: Head the team and foster a culture of high performance within the team; nurture and retain vital talents

Key Relationships:

  • EM SLT
  • EM Commercial, Brand and BD teams
  • Global Sales Strategy and Business Development
  • Global Brand Strategy and Business Development
  • Global PMO and Strategy Offices, including IT, Finance, Operations, HR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Business Development leader with a track record of efficiently managing intricate cross-functional projects across diverse geographies, cultures (preferably with Marketing, Sales, or Operations background)
  • Strong strategic mindset and visionary thinking along with operational competence
  • Proven prowess in project management
  • Deep understanding of commercial and business acumen
  • Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities
  • Notable personal influence and exceptional communication skills
  • Proficient in both written and spoken English is essential. Competency in other languages is a bonus

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10 years of project management experience within a large sales organization or consulting sector
  • Preferred background in the sport or clothing wholesale industry
  • Experience in successfully leading, managing, and nurturing a team
  • Business degree from a reputed business school


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