Purpose:
The Senior Manager HR Rewards – Sales Compensation role is responsible for the creation and activation of the sales incentive management program. This role will actively oversee the development of the financial reporting and management of the sales incentive plan.
Accountabilities:
Leads the conceptualization and operationalization of a new sales incentive plan
Develops holistic incentive management KPI framework to ensure profitable, sustainable business growth
Drives cross functional alignment on targeting, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis for the newly formulated sales incentive plan
Evaluates underlying business risks & opportunities regarding the new incentive plan in close collaboration with relevant functional leads
Ensures rewards, finance, and key stakeholders are provided top notch and highly accurate information and analysis for their business decisions
Creates reporting & tracking framework and provides meaningful recurring reporting performance achievement.
Provides guidance on Sales Compensation plans, targets, strategies, that focus on achieving desired financial business objectives
Provides leadership and consultation for main business partners through sharing of best practice techniques and mentoring
Drives creative solutions to minimize business risks and maximize business opportunities
Proactively collaborates with cross-functional partners in Finance, Wholesale, IT, HR and Business Development to ensure effective incentive plan management
At times may be called upon to present incentive plan framework and performance results to Steering Committees and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Self-starter with excellent knowledge in Finance and/or Accounting and high-level understanding and experience with retail math and retail financial drivers
Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop creative and innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial and ambiguous environment
Ability to present information and interact effectively with senior executives, stakeholders, cross- functional business leaders, peers, clients, and customers
Ability to be detail oriented and manage multiple priorities to accomplish assignments simultaneously under tight timelines
Ability to manage competing priorities and define realistic / sustainable solutions for team
Promote a team first environment where everyone can openly contribute and ensure appropriate work/life balance for team members
Ability to manage, align and influence process with business partners
Proven ability to operate cross functionally and develop creative and innovative solutions within an entrepreneurial environment
Advanced skills in Excel. Strongly proficient skills in Access, Word, PowerPoint and Business Objects
Qualifications (Minimum required education and experience):
University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
Minimum 6 years’ experience in business or financial analysis or planning
Industry specific experience preferred
Experience with creating and managing the financial aspects of sales incentive programs preferred
Solid accounting skills and experience preferred
Advanced Excel skills required
Familiarity with SAP and other relevant adidas and industry Finance systems/analytical software a major plus
Will accept any suitable combination of education, training and experience
*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
*adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
*Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance and RSU offering. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
*Employment at adidas is contingent upon providing COVID-19 vaccination status, although adidas will permit you to begin employment prior to submitting this information. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
*We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon .
*Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.