Job Description

PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION


Support the Brand Flagship Senior Manager in managing a high-volume, strategically positioned store Represent the adidas brand and product in the most impactful way Lead the team within a designated area of the Flagship Store to deliver outstanding consumer experience and maintain high operational and brand standards Collaborate with Market and Global teams to implement the strategic direction of the Brand Flagship concept


DRIVING BRAND EXPERIENCE


Amplify the Brand with every decision and action Ensure event and Visual Merchandising execution at the highest standards Fuel Brand passion within the team Embody and support retail skills that reflect the Brand


DRIVING STORE PROFITABILITY


Meet or exceed store sales and profit targets Manage resources within the designated area to deliver a leading shopping experience Ensure proper execution of policies, procedures, initiatives, and directives


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


Deliver exceptional consumer experience tailored to the Brand Flagship Foster a positive, consumer-centered, authentic, and active store culture Understand the strategic importance of the Brand Flagship and support brand advocacy Provide input to the Senior Manager for feedback to departments and global teams Coach associates to drive sales and meet KPIs Support hiring, development, and performance of high-performing employees Foster collaboration with global and Market Retail teams Provide feedback on programs, initiatives, and store needs Communicate product and operational needs to the Senior Manager Act as Brand ambassador in the local community Ensure consistent implementation of global programs and strategies Support performance management, succession planning, recruiting, and development activities Promote a high-performance culture with clear expectations and accountability Support training and execution across business, operations, sales/service, and visual merchandising Coordinate with Regional Trainer to ensure Retail Standards training Complete all record keeping for applicants, hires, payroll, appraisals, disciplinary actions, and terminations


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


Strong financial acumen and ability to influence outcomes Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Effective response to sensitive inquiries or complaints Sound judgment in resolving problems aligned with standards and policies Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to collaborate and influence across departments and levels Comfortable in a matrix organisation Thrives under ambiguity and advocates for change Open to feedback and maintains composure under stress Passion for the adidas brand and sport Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other software (Internet, POS Systems)


QUALIFICATIONS


Demonstrated business management skills with P&L ownership (min 8M), franchise leadership, or comparable experience 5 years of fashion retail management experience with a leading global brand Leadership role in a branded organisation focused on brand experience Minimum 5 years of relevant market experience with a high street leader Successful leadership of a team of 40+ people Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing); fluency in another language highly desirable 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:
FLAGSHIP MANAGER - LDN FLAGSHIP (9 MONTH MAT COVER)
BRAND:
LOCATION:
London
TEAM:
Retail
STATE:
COUNTRY/REGION:
GB
CONTRACT TYPE:
Temp
NUMBER:
534717
DATE:
Sep 19, 2025