Director, Retail and Franchise Singapore

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- Responsible for developing and leading the Retail & Franchise strategy within designated market.- Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the strategy for the Retail and Franchise business throughout Market to grow the business and achieve a competitive advantage in the market
- Overall fiscal responsibility for achieving the Market Retail and Franchise business plan goals and budgeted objectives through sales, margins, profitability and other financial measurements for the adidas Group Brands. (Lead and manage the full P&L for Retail and Franchise business)
- Manages the implementation of SEA Brand and Sales initiatives, programs, and procedures across the Retail and Franchise channels to promote key messages and achieve a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Maintain a collaborative approach and consistently communicate vertically and cross-functionally to ensure alignment of internal priorities and resources are allocated appropriately to achieve desired results.
- Directs and continuously improves Retail & Franchise store operations to meet market and global objectives for operational excellence.
- Develops and implements in-store programs designed around industry best practices to increase efficiency in operational and Brand excellence.
- Drive market strategy for retail expansion to fulfill brand and commercial objectives, partner closely with SEA Hub team to finalize investment decisions.
- Own internal procedures for the adidas Group brands to ensure full compliance with internal audit and published guidelines/procedures.
- Lead and advocate the service model and methodology - be an active ambassador for the Connect, Engage and Inspire methodology and live this in your day to day leadership practices
- Secondary Accountabilities- Create and drive a high-performance service culture by setting clear expectations, targets, analyzing stores performance, holding leadership teams accountable and giving appropriate and prompt feedback.
- Lead by example staff progression and development using Global tools and programs; Performance management, coaching, career planning, career experiences and placements plus participation in relevant development programs.
- Actively lead and participate in Global and Market talent management processes through mentorship. Sponsorship, sharing talent and providing market development opportunities for global talents to reach their full potential.
- Ensure the Global Retail HR in-store training and development program is executed to strive for constant improvement in store personnel capability.
- Lead and drive people initiatives to bring the people strategy to life in the context of the local function and Market, leverage global tools and programs to enable this and identify local needs in partnership with HR Business Partner.
- Authorities:
- Key Relationships:
- SEA Hub Team, Market Leadership Team (GM, Wholesale, Ecommerce, Marketing, Membership, Finance, HR, IT), Landlords and Mall Management
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Core Competencies
Other Job-Related Competencies
- Strategic & Financial Acumen
- Retail management/Operations knowledge
- Analytical & Problem-Solving skills
- Ability to Coach & Lead
- Collaboration & Influencing skills
- 3. Market & competitor Intelligence
- 4. Strong Result orientation
4. Ability to Multitask
5. Ability to Manage complexity
5. System & Process management
- Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- University Degree, BA or MBA preferred.
- Ten or more years retail management experience with progressively increasing scope and responsibility (a combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
- 10+ years managing and leading teams,
- Minimum 7 years’ experience successfully leading, managing and developing multi store, multi-channel retail teams.

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.

**ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL