PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the local attack plan and execute it flawlessly to deliver SPOMA Football Players KPI´s.
- Negotiation, contracting and execution of player contracts, according to and fully compliant with internal sports marketing and legal/financial guidelines.
- Day to day management of all football player relations of our complete assets portfolio. Execute contract rights properly to strengthen our connections and build more reliable relations - Securing high level assets service
- Develop powerful relationships with agents, and all other important stakeholders in the world of football, to increase the probability to recognize, scout and sign the best players of the country.
- Create an open relationship between the three football pillars within the company – SPOMA, Football BU and Brand Communications. Align expectations and fully support the brands player activations needs, programs and campaigns.
- Excellence in the execution of budgeting, financial, legal and compliance, and any other type of internal responsibility. Proactive and open communication with spoma scouting and player
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Local, regional and global player management team.
- BU Football
- Brand Communications
- Legal / Finance
- Agents, clubs & National Federation
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- In depth technical knowledge/experience and network in the world of professional football is a must
- Football background as a player on high level and/or coaching (1-2 years experience). Good network and reputation in the world of football is key.
- Football fanatic.
- Fluent English.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- University degree or equivalent education required
- Great interpersonal skills, communication-verbal and written skills.
- Proficiency with computers and standard software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Football Market and Industry Awareness, football sport knowledge
- Needs to have both football knowledge and business mindset.
- Good negotiation skills, legal background a plus.
- Ability and commitment to retain absolute confidentiality concerning all business matters.
- Driven to succeed and deliver against goals and work expectations.
- Understanding of the issues facing players (e.g. financial, media, moving, languages, etc.) and the ability to help adidas develop programs to assist players with these issues.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –
BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.
