Manager Sales Academy

Manager Sales AcademyArea: IsraelDepartment: DTC – Sales AcademyDirect Reporting Line: Sr. Manager Retail OperationsSubsidiary/country: IsraelLocation: HolonGSMS Grade: M4Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:This role is responsible for identifying and analyzing the training needs of all the sales channels and developing a strategic plan to include training delivery and training programs to drive the business in alignment with global sales and business strategyKey Responsibilities:Identify the training and development needs and initiate talent management programs to develop high potential talentsEnsure that sales teams in all stores possess the skills and functional knowledge to provide premium customer service and drive business KPI’s in addition to a proper, structured and efficient selling process to maximize all KPIs.Plan, organise and facilitate training activities to drive results in alignment with global sales and business objectivesPartner with Franchise & Wholesale partners to implement trainings based on adidas standards to develop teams, drive business KPI’S and create a premium service cultureCreating local learning and development calendar and programs aligning with Global Sales Academy and EMEA Sales AcademyDelivering virtual, classroom and in-store trainings for Retail, Franchise and Wholesale teamsDelivering cross-borders trainings for Store Managers and District Managers across EM (Salesfloor Leadership modules)Managing adidas digital learning tools (AREA and ATTICUS); providing translations when needed, assisting with user problems, closely following-up the user engagement of the tools in all channels.Preparing Israel -SA Quarterly Training Report for EMEAPreparing Monthly Training Updates and Report for Israel DTC & Sales LeadsCoaching to the store team members and managers – supporting them for their next career level within the companyManaging In-Store Trainer process for Retail stores; mentoring - coaching them for developing their trainer skills and they consistently fulfil all their responsibilitiesEmpower the Team Captain role with knowledge and authority to drive business goalsCreating video learnings for key products, technologies, and customer role-playsDesigning and implementing local training programsCreating Yearly Engagement Calendar for the fieldEncourage continuous improvement by constantly monitoring and sharing best practicesExecute strategies for implementing training, organisational and people development initiativesReview training materials received from global and adapt the training content to meet local requirements while maintaining the learning objectives to ensure consistent deliverySupport individual and team development through training and experience-based learningQuality assurance of Hebrew translation of training material when requiredKey Relationships:Regional: Wholesale & Franchise partnersLocal: DTC & Wholesale teams, Brand, VMGlobal Sales AcademySales Academy Team across EMHRM CommercialKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in training in retail/fashion/FCMG/hospitality,Intermediate to advance MS office skills in particular PowerPointHighly integrative with strong business mind, data focus and results orientationSolid business acumen and proven track record of increasing retail & sales KPI’s through training and development programsEnthusiastic with strong work ethic with flexible approachConsumer-centric, approachable and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA strong team player with an international mindsetExcellent organization, time management and problem-solving skillsFluency in English is requiredAbility to travel when required across IsraelAT 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 OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.JOB TITLE:Manager Sales AcademyBRAND:LOCATION:HolonTEAM:SalesSTATE:HaMeCOUNTRY/REGION:ILCONTRACT TYPE:Full timeNUMBER:528391DATE:May 6, 2025