Senior Manager Business Planning & Strategy

Stockholm, Sweden

Type: Full time

Category: General Management & Business Development

Senior Manager Business Planning & Strategy - Stockholm

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.

Solna:

You’ll be joining our Nordic Headquarters in Solna, a brand‑new space where nearly 100 employees collaborate across Commercial, Brand Marketing, and Business support functions. As part of our North Europe Cluster, uniting the Nordics, UK, and Benelux, we work as one team driven by a shared passion for Sport and Fashion. With inspiring creative spaces and an open‑plan design, it’s an environment you’ll be excited to step into.

What you’ll do:

The difference you will make:

The successful candidate will be proactive, curious and solution orientated.  You will be responsible for driving business growth by shaping strategy, leading high-impact initiatives, and enabling teams to deliver results through data, insights, and cross-functional collaboration, as part of the local leadership team.

A day in the life:

• Strategy & Growth
  • Identify growth opportunities through data and translate them into clear, actionable plans.
  • Build compelling business cases across categories and channels to drive performance.
• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives as part of the leadership team.
  • Deliver measurable impact aligned to key business priorities.
• Insights and decision making
  • Provide actionable market and consumer insights to inform strategy.
  • Embed data-driven decision-making to improve business performance.
• Cross functional alignment
  • Align senior stakeholders to ensure focus, speed, and execution.
  • Act as a central connector to drive collaboration and momentum.
• Head Office and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lead clear and consistent communication on business performance and priorities.
  • Translate strategy and results into concise, compelling narratives.

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 passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Strong Strategic mindset with the ability to solve complex business challenges
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and deliver results across local and global business situations
• Strong analytical skills , with the ability to translate data into clear business actions
• Fluent in English; proficiency in a Nordic language is an advantage

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:

Solna

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• An annual bonus
• An annual fitness allowance
• Generous employee discount
• Optional ‘Sports Hour’ once a week
• 30 days holiday + up to 3 flexible bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Pension scheme

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.

Please upload your CV in English to be considered for this role.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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