Adidas is hiring a Manager, Omni-Channel Marketing Activation for a 12 month contract, onsite in Melbourne, to drive premium brand representation across Pacific Omnichannel, Trade Marketing and Visual Merchandising. The role plans and executes integrated campaigns, in-store activations, athlete collaborations, and POS at high impact locations, partnering with Key Account Managers and Brand teams to optimize budgets, ROI, and timely delivery. Candidates should have a university degree in Marketing, 6+ years in consumer brands, proven brand activation and trade marketing experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint, superb communication, and meticulous organization. KPIs include brand awareness, sell-out, and premium placement. Tips: tailor your resume to show omnichannel results, budget management, and measurable campaign outcomes, and confirm willingness to work onsite in Melbourne.
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
Drive brand excellence in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment by increasing sales performance and brand visibility at key points of sale. This role delivers impact through the planning and execution of initiatives across Pacific Omnichannel, Trade Marketing, Account Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Visual Merchandising.
The focus is on optimizing account marketing budgets to elevate brand representation and ensure premium execution in high-impact locations, ultimately attracting, engaging, and converting consumers.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute account marketing strategies aligned with global brand direction and commercial goals
Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns, promotions, and in-store executions
Manage local content creation in partnership with Brand teams and agencies
Lead retail activations, events, and athlete collaborations that drive sell-out and brand heat
Partner closely with Key Account Managers to deliver initiatives on time and to KPI
Manage POS implementation for campaigns and new or refurbished store openings
Oversee account marketing budgets, forecasting, and ROI tracking
Evaluate campaign performance and share insights to optimize future execution
Ensure consistent application of global and local brand guidelines
Support VM training initiatives and incorporate sales feedback into planning
Key Relationships:
External key account partner leads
Channel leads and their teams
CTC, Brand Communications, Digital, SPOMA, Sales Teams & MOPS
Finance team
Hub Omnichannel team
Market agencies and vendors
KPIs:
Brand representation and awareness
Timely execution of marketing campaigns and securing premium placement in multi-brand environments
Sell-out performance of wholesale account order books
Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Business, preferably with a Marketing focus
6+ years of relevant marketing experience
Background in consumer-driven industries (apparel, fashion, footwear, or FMCG preferred)
Exposure to advertising, sales, and marketing environments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven experience in brand activation and trade marketing (sports or fashion preferred)
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Account management experience is an advantage