Purpose
This role is focused on developing the skills and knowledge of the adidas and Reebok sales force driving business growth with our retail partners around the globe. The Senior Manager Wholesale Learning will develop learning programs, manage agency relationships, drive implementation and foster engagement with our market partners across the globe.
Key Accountabilities
* Create, ideate and research learning programs, interventions, events and partners to build knowledge and skills for the wholesale audience globally
* Relationship & project management with global and local internal business matter experts to create learning programs and content.
* Manage vendors and external agencies in the design and creation of impactful learning programs
* Engage and manage global wholesale digital community and information calendar and platform
* Manage budget and processes for wholesale learning programs and go to market
* Partner with internal experts for analytics and digital tools ensuring best in class implementation and analysis to deliver impact and measure program results to adjust as needed
* Through external networking, bench learning and research contribute to further develop Sales Academy wholesale learning to be(come) best-in-class and future proof
Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience
* Strong project and budget management and planning skills. Highly organized and demonstrated follow through
* Ability to develop and implement innovative strategies analyze data and identify learning solutions
* Flexibility to work with short time lines in a fast-paced environment
* Relationship management- Ability to interact at all levels within an organization—both orally and in writing
* Passion for people development
* Broad understanding of how all facets of learning principles and methodologies can affect participant motivation, learning needs and the learning experience.
* Creative mind for problem solving and brainstorming new ideas with an ability to adjust to an ever-changing environment
* Solid understanding of wholesale landscape and sell in process
* Digital community management experience a plus
* Fluent in English
* Additional language is an advantage
* Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
Qualifications
1. Minimum of 5 years training and / or learning management experience, preferably in the apparel / wholesale / retail industry
2. Diploma or degree from educational entity focusing on Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration or related field