Sales / Wholesale
Senior Manager Commercial Strategy
Herzogenaurach, Germany
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Your Talent
- University degree in Business administration, Sports Management, Finance and/or relevant field of study
- At least 5+ years of work experience in a relevant department such as business administration, consulting, business development, business strategy or brand management
- Experience in the sports/fashion, athletic/apparel industry, understanding of the product development process and regional experiences in different countries are a plus
- High ability communicate and work with Senior Management (e.g., Management Board, Business Unit GMs, Global Directors)
- Ability to analyze, interpret and present complex business data in a comprehensive and digestible way
- Experience in managing complex projects and processes across different channels and in a collaborative and international environment with various stakeholders
- Ability to see the bigger picture from start to finish in the commercial process
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communicator and team player, eager to learn and develop
- Open minded, flexible, open to travel and working in a multi-cultural environment
- Adaptable, good at setting priorities and with an attitude of problem solving
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent English language skills, further language skills are a plus.
Your Mission
- Steer the PUMA commercial business strategies across all functions relating to the relevant PUMA affiliated businesses and PUMA entities
- Together with the Director Commercial Strategy, define and follow-up on different commercial workstreams to consult and support the Global and Regional Commercial Teams
- Develop und drive the global commercial strategic planning process from defining commercial objectives to translating them into actionable initiatives that drive revenue growth and market share expansion.
- Drive growth by clearly defined business plans and aligned target setting & tracking for key markets and global top accounts
- Analyze business data in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and initiate strategic conclusions for increased business performance
- Analyze market research data & lead benchmark analysis, present results to relevant stakeholders and ensure consideration for strategic business decisions
- Build strong partnerships with PUMA key markets, PUMA Retail as well as key Retail / B2B partners and provide support with relevant data, tools, and strategic guidance
- Support the Director Commercial Strategy and the CCO in the process of preparing and taking strategic business decisions
- Build business plans for new business opportunities in relevant and unexploited areas
- Act as a connector between regional teams and global stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
