Product Manager, Creation Center Tokyo Originals (Tokyo, Tokyo, JP) @ adidas

<ul type="disc"> <li> <div> <div> <p><span>Purpose &amp; Overall Relevance for the Organization:</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Bring consumer and sport insights into your concepts</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Execute the category direction</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Work with all creation functions to deliver product concepts</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Create ranges within the category from both an image and commercial point of view</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Key Responsibilities: </span><span> </span></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Manage range direction proactively</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Propose a clear strategy for the range and how to move it forward</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Show full understanding of the product creation process whilst managing all tasks within the given time frames</span><span>, </span><span>with special attention to speed to market</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Work within cross-functional team and with interlinked departments to enable an efficient product creation process with an optimum product outcome</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Analyse business, draw conclusions and propose action steps</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Prepare and present your ranges and business-related topics</span><span> </span><span>by using relevant structure and content</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Provide input for setting</span><span> </span><span>the Go-To-Market</span><span> </span><span>direction and implement it into relevant ranges in partnership with GTM counterparts</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Work independently on projects and</span><span> </span><span>follow up on project development</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Cooperate well and effectively to maintain and develop trustful relationships</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Plan and prioritize daily working time effectively</span><span> </span><span>with the ability to work in a fast</span><span>-</span><span>paced environment</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Strong knowledge of product information systems and the interlinking functions – clarity on respective timelines </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Prepare and present your ranges and business-related topics - with respective audience in mind - by using relevant structure and content</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Support the creation team to implement day-to-day operational administrative tasks as a satellite creation team member</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Key Relationships: </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span> </span><span>Product Design</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Product Operations / Development (Multiple Locations)</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Japan Business Unit &amp; Local Cross-Functional Teams</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>South Korea Business Unit &amp; Local Cross-Functional Teams</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Global Lifestyle Business Unit &amp; Go-To-Market Teams</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Global Business Affairs Team</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Global Sourcing Team</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>External Collaboration Partners/Accounts</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</span><span>: </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Skilled at transporting information clearly and effectively</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Strong negotiation skills</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Strong knowledge of product information systems</span><span>, </span><span>interlinking functions and respective timelines </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Good level of product expertise to create industry leading products</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Knowledge of respective product category </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Strong analytical skills with solution</span><span>-</span><span>driven and result</span><span>-</span><span>oriented mindset</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>University degree, preferably in marketing</span><span>, </span><span>business</span><span>, </span><span>textile or fashion</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Minimum 2-3 years of Product Marketing experience with APP, FTW and ACC background </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Experience in trade, vertical retail business model or sales is a plus</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Fluency in English and Japanese (written and spoken) is required</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Willingness and flexibility to travel as required by the business.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Deep passion for sports, fashion, art, music, and sneaker culture.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> </ul>