Senior Key Account Manager

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Adidas is hiring a Senior Key Account Manager in Stockport to lead a high profile fashion retail partnership, driving sustainable growth, profitability and market share across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories while shaping the commercial plan. You’ll work with senior commercial leaders and cross-functional teams, building external relationships and acting as the account ambassador. The role demands a genuine passion for the brand, proven success managing large complex retail or wholesale accounts, a strategic entrepreneurial mindset, and strong analytics. To apply effectively, tailor your CV to show quantified wins in growth and profitability, demonstrate cross-functional collaboration and data driven decision making, and reference fashion retail knowledge and stakeholder management. The Stockport head office offers a vibrant environment with hybrid working three days in the office.

We strive to be the world’s leading sports brand and we’re looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren’t only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.

We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.

Location:

You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

What you’ll do:

The difference you will make:

As a Senior Key Account Manager, you'll play a key role in managing one of adidas' most strategically important fashion retail partnerships. You'll be responsible for driving sustainable growth, profitability and market share across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories, whilst helping shape and execute the long-term commercial strategy for the account.

Working closely with senior commercial leaders, you'll act as a key point of contact for a high-profile fashion partner, building strong external relationships whilst collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Planning. Success in this role means identifying opportunities for growth, influencing stakeholders at all levels and helping adidas strengthen its position within the UK fashion marketplace.

A day in the life:

• Manage a key area of one of adidas' most strategically important fashion retail partnerships, driving sustainable growth, profitability and market share.
• Develop and execute account strategies, business plans and seasonal growth initiatives aligned to both adidas and customer objectives.
• Analyse sales performance, forecasting, profitability and market trends to identify opportunities and support data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Planning and Customer Service to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with external stakeholders whilst acting as an ambassador for your account across the wider adidas business.

Do you have what it takes?:

Our roles are highly competitive and we’re proud to invite only the industry’s top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Proven experience managing large, complex retail or wholesale accounts, with ownership of commercial performance, profitability and growth.
• A strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and shape long-term commercial plans.
• Strong understanding of the fashion retail landscape, product cycles and consumer trends.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience building relationships across both external partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical capability, using data, forecasting and commercial insights to drive decision-making and performance.

Life at adidas:

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.

What we’ll do for you:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• A leading pension scheme
• An annual bonus
• Generous employee discount and sample sales
• World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5-aside football
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you.