Product Manager, Creation Center Tokyo Originals

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