adidas Group is hiring an Assistant Manager Merchandising

adidas Group is hiring an Assistant Manager Merchandising to support the North America Merchandising team in the execution of seasonal product strategies for adidas Golf across apparel, footwear, accessories, and Originals Golf. This role plays an important operational and coordination function, ensuring merchandising systems, product samples, showrooms, and go to market tools are maintained and executed with accuracy.

What You'll Do

• Maintain NAM seasonal line lists, M3 MRM, and related merchandising tools to ensure accurate product information and timely communication across cross functional teams.
• Support the maintenance of range management tools including line list updates, M3 maintenance, and sample ordering execution to ensure readiness for seasonal launches and internal planning milestones.
• Manage US sample execution including unboxing, steaming, organizing, and preparing samples for internal meetings, showroom displays, and photoshoots.
• Maintain and oversee the organization of the US showroom and sample closets, ensuring products are displayed accurately and available for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to customers by coordinating sample shipments, distributing swatch rings, and preparing preline tools and sell in materials.
• Support the NAM cross functional teams by sharing key product updates including hard launch dates, seasonal highlights, and priority styles.
• Manage sample ordering through grid based systems, track shipments, coordinate deliveries, and maintain accurate sample records within M3 systems.
• Assist with hype launches, collaborations, and seasonal initiatives by coordinating deadlines, facilitating cross functional communication, and preparing reporting recaps.
• Provide support for NAM sales meetings, trade shows, and global milestones by coordinating product readiness, merchandising materials, and sample presentation.
• Participate in US based sales and marketing visits with internal teams to support market understanding and strengthen cross functional alignment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in product marketing, merchandising, buying, account sales, or other relevant commercial roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow through capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively within highly collaborative cross functional teams.
• Ability to travel within the United States as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting merchandising or product teams within a global organization.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle tools or merchandising systems.
• Experience supporting product launches, trade shows, or seasonal sales meetings.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Merchandising systems (M3 MRM)

Team & Environment

Reports to senior leadership within the North America Merchandising organization. This role does not include direct people management responsibilities.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $78,000 to $95,000 annually.
• Medical coverage with HSA or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental options available.
• 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for eligible full time employees.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible time off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with tenure.
• Twelve paid holidays plus milestone Service Time Off.
• Access to employee wellness programs and product discounts.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Carlsbad, California.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.