Senior Manager Business Development EM

Job Description

Purpose & Relevance

• Were on a mission to shape the Future of Sport, and to do that, we need fresh energy, sharp thinkers, and builders who aren’t afraid to challenge the norm. We’re growing fast in the region, and we’re looking for a Senior Manager Business Development who brings bold ideas, serious analytical skills, and the stamina to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. The role will be leading the core projects across Adidas Emerging Markets and driving change across the business. As part of the Innovation Engine, the position will cover tasks around Strategic Projects for Emerging Markets, Market Insights & Analytics.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on new business opportunities across diverse markets, channels, and categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Marketing, DTC, and Wholesale to ensure data-driven, aligned execution.
• Conduct comprehensive market, competitor, and channel analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop robust business cases and ROI models to support investment decisions.
• Maintain a performance-focused mindset by monitoring key metrics, extracting insights, and iterating strategies efficiently.
• Create compelling presentations and dashboards to secure stakeholder alignment and drive action.
• Lead special projects, pilots, and high-priority strategic initiatives from inception to execution.
• Partner closely with senior leadership, delivering results in a high-visibility, high-impact capacity.
  
  

Internal

Key Relationships

• Senior Leadership Team
• Cross-functional Leadership Team,
• Country & Cluster General Managers
• External: Market Insights Agencies
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A proven track record of successfully delivering cross-functional projects, ideally with Marketing, Sales or Operations experience
• Strong strategic acting and high visionary thinking in addition to operational skills
• High degree of commercial and business acumen
• Proven leadership track record and managerial skills
• High personal impact and excellent communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Additional languages are a benefit
• Professional experience in the Middle East and wider Emerging Markets a distinctive advantage
• Mindset: Curious, questioning, agile, collaborative, pro-active and action orientated
  
  

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience.
• Experience in sporting goods/TECH or FMCG or retail.
• Experience in commercial strategy, planning, or new business models (e.g. marketplaces, B2B, Direct To Consumer).
• Outstanding communicator and collaborator. You know how to get alignment with key Stakeholders and make things move.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness and stamina to work in a fast-paced, sometimes demanding environment. Comfortable with ambiguity and long hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; M.A./ M.Sc. or MBA is a plus.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• The chance to shape adidas’s future in one of our most dynamic regions.
• The space to build and scale initiatives from 0 to 1 (and beyond).
• Work with a diverse, passionate, and high-performance team with highest level of ownership and accountability & Senior Leadership Team exposure.
• A brand with purpose, a culture with energy, and a team that likes to win.
  
  

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 Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.adidas-group.com/ Job Function: Sales Company Industry/

Sector: Sporting Goods Manufacturing Manufacturing And Retail

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