Sales Manager, Foot Locker Account (1 Year Maternity Leave Cover)

Bij ASICS krijg je de kans om als Sales Manager voor Foot Locker een sleutelrol te spelen binnen een van de strategisch belangrijkste SportStyle-partnerschappen in Europa.

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we're more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for Anima Sana in Corpore Sano (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment.

Your role in our shared journey

You will join our Commercial team as Sales Manager for Foot Locker, one of ASICS' most strategically important SportStyle partnerships across Europe. Responsible for the Foot Locker EMEA & UK business, you will act as the commercial lead for a high-growth account that sits at the heart of ASICS' ambitions within the SportStyle market. Operating at the intersection of Sales, Category, Marketing, Planning, Finance, Operations and Trade Marketing, you will own the commercial strategy, account development and long-term partnership with Foot Locker. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on commercial leadership and offers the opportunity to shape the future of one of Europe's most important sports retail relationships. The duration of this contract is 1 year and is a maternity leave cover.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the Foot Locker EMEA & UK business.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with Foot Locker stakeholders.
• Lead seasonal sell-in meetings, assortment planning, forecasting and go-to-market execution.
• Own account forecasting, business planning and performance analysis.
• Lead the Foot Locker account team (1 direct report) and the broader cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor sell-out performance and identify commercial opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends and customer developments.

You have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Economics, International Management, Marketing, Sales or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant commercial experience.
• Proven track record managing major strategic retail accounts.
• Strong understanding of SportStyle, fashion and lifestyle marketplaces.
• Experience building long-term strategic business plans.
• Strong people leadership capabilities.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial, analytical and financial planning skills.
• Experience within international matrix organisations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-haves:

• Direct Foot Locker account experience.
• EMEA strategic account management experience.
• Additional European language skills (Dutch is a preference)

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Hybrid working model (min 50% from our lovely offices). Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.