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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Manager, Materials Development develops, sources and commercializes materials for the global adidas Golf Accessories range, with primary focus on accessories and trim, golf bags, gloves and related products. The role ensures materials meet product intent, performance, quality, cost, sustainability, compliance and timing requirements. The role adds capacity to the established Carlsbad Materials Development capability and works as part of the Accessories creation team with Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, suppliers and Product Development & Sourcing partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION Translate product and design briefs into clear material requirements for assigned Accessories products. Identify, source, develop and commercialize textiles, synthetics, leathers, foams, linings, reinforcements, coatings, trims and other relevant materials. Manage material development from concept and sampling through testing, approval, costing, color confirmation and production readiness. Maintain accurate material specifications, supplier information, test results, approvals and system data. Ensure material deliverables meet seasonal calendar and product creation milestones. PERFORMANCE, QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE Define required material performance in partnership with Design, Product Development, Quality and testing partners. Coordinate laboratory and field testing for durability, abrasion, water resistance, colorfastness, grip, hand feel, weight and other product-relevant properties. Resolve material quality, color, cost, lead-time and availability issues with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Ensure materials comply with adidas standards, restricted substances requirements and applicable legal and sustainability expectations. Support root-cause analysis and corrective action for material failures or production issues. SUPPLIER, COST AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP Build productive relationships with nominated suppliers, mills, tanneries, component partners and Sourcing. Provide cost and lead-time insight early in the creation process and recommend alternatives that protect product intent and margin. Identify new material technologies and supplier capabilities relevant to golf bags, gloves and Accessories. Partner with the broader Materials Development and PD&S organization to align standards, leverage shared capabilities and avoid duplication. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Owns material recommendations, specifications, development tracking and readiness for assigned Accessories products. Accountable for material performance, quality, compliance, cost visibility, data accuracy and on-time approvals. Escalates material risks with significant product, financial, compliance, quality or timeline implications. KEY RELATIONSHIPS CORE PARTNERS Senior Director Product Operations and Carlsbad Materials Development team Accessories Product Marketing, Design and Product Development Sourcing, Costing, Quality and Testing BROADER NETWORK Product Development & Sourcing materials teams Suppliers, mills, tanneries and component partners Sustainability, Legal and Compliance partners KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong materials development knowledge across textiles, synthetics, leathers, foams, coatings, trims or related soft-goods materials. Understanding of material testing, quality, color, costing, lead times and commercialization. Ability to read product briefs and translate design intent into measurable material requirements. Strong supplier communication, problem solving and project management. Accurate technical documentation and product-system discipline. Knowledge of bags, gloves or accessories manufacturing preferred. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Product Development or a related field, or equivalent technical experience. 4+ years of relevant materials development, sourcing, testing or commercialization experience. Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional product creation teams. Experience with bags, gloves, footwear, apparel, equipment or related soft goods preferred. Ability to travel to suppliers and creation partners as required. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $99,500 - $120,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Manager Materials Development - Golf BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Product Development & Operations STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548100 DATE: Aug 13, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Designer Accessories creates original, consumer-relevant and commercially viable designs for the global adidas Golf Accessories range, with primary focus on accessories and trim, golf bags, gloves and related products. The role translates category briefs and design direction into complete product concepts that reflect adidas design language and meet consumer, performance, cost and creation requirements. The role manages the design process for assigned Accessories products from research and concept through technical handoff, prototyping and commercialization, working closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, Materials Development and suppliers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ACCESSORIES DESIGN AND CREATIVE EXECUTION Research and interpret golf, sport, lifestyle, consumer, material and competitive trends relevant to Accessories. Create concepts, sketches, color and material direction, graphics, construction ideas and presentations for assigned golf bags, gloves and related products. Translate approved concepts into complete design packages and technical handoffs with clear dimensions, materials, components, color, graphics and construction intent. Apply adidas design language, brand standards, legal guidance and sustainability expectations to all work. Present design concepts and rationale at category and creation milestones. PRODUCT CREATION PARTNERSHIP Partner with Product Marketing to ensure design solutions address the consumer need, product brief, price point and category strategy. Partner with Product Development and Materials Development to resolve feasibility, cost, quality, durability and manufacturing questions while protecting design intent. Review prototypes, samples, color and material submissions and provide clear, timely design feedback. Manage assigned design workload and deliverables against the seasonal calendar. Maintain accurate design files, specifications and approvals in relevant systems. INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION Explore new constructions, carrying systems, closures, protection, ergonomics, materials and manufacturing methods for golf Accessories. Use athlete, consumer and field feedback to improve usability, comfort, performance and visual appeal. Contribute to cohesive cross-category design stories across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. Build productive relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external creative or technical partners. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Owns design execution and recommendations for assigned Accessories products within approved category and design direction. Accountable for creative quality, technical completeness, milestone readiness and accurate handoff. Escalates material design, feasibility, cost, legal or timeline issues to Design leadership. KEY RELATIONSHIPS CORE PARTNERS Senior Director Design and broader Golf Design team Senior Manager Product Marketing - Accessories and Accessories Product Marketing Accessories Product Development and Materials Development BROADER NETWORK Sourcing, suppliers, innovation, testing and quality partners Brand Marketing, Sports Marketing, athletes and consumer insight partners KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong product design capability with an original and consumer-focused point of view. Proficiency in the end-to-end design process from research and concepts through technical handoff. Working knowledge of bag, glove or soft-goods construction, materials, trims, graphics and manufacturing preferred. Strong sketching, visualization, color, material and presentation capability. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and relevant 2D or 3D design tools. Ability to balance creativity with cost, quality, manufacturability and timing. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Fashion Design or a related field. 4+ years of professional product design experience. Portfolio demonstrating strong concept development and execution; bags, gloves, accessories or soft goods experience strongly preferred. Experience working with cross-functional product creation teams and suppliers. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $99,500 - $119,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Designer, Accessories - Golf BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Design STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548103 DATE: Aug 13, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Product Developer Accessories manages the end-to-end development and commercialization of assigned global adidas Golf Accessories products, with primary focus on golf bags, gloves and related categories. The role converts product and design intent into buy-ready products that meet quality, cost, performance and calendar requirements. Based in Carlsbad, the role is part of the integrated Accessories creation team and works closely with Product Marketing, Design, Materials Development, Sourcing, Quality and suppliers. The role maintains a strong working and dotted-line connection with the broader Product Development & Sourcing organization to align standards, ways of working and technical capability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION Manage assigned Accessories products from seasonal brief and design handoff through prototyping, testing, costing, commercialization and production readiness. Build and maintain development timelines, specifications, bills of materials, sample requests, risk logs and approval records. Translate design intent into clear technical requirements and work with suppliers to develop feasible, repeatable and scalable constructions. Review prototypes and samples for function, dimensions, workmanship, materials, components, color and product integrity. Ensure assigned products meet adidas milestone, data, quality and buy-ready requirements. COST, QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Partner with Costing, Sourcing and suppliers to achieve target cost and margin while protecting consumer value and product intent. Identify technical, quality, capacity, tooling, lead-time and supply risks and drive timely resolution or escalation. Coordinate product testing, wear or use testing and validation relevant to golf bags, gloves and Accessories. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for development or production issues. Maintain accurate product data and documentation in relevant systems. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL AND SUPPLIER PARTNERSHIP Partner daily with Product Marketing, Design and Materials Development to make clear product decisions and maintain the seasonal calendar. Manage development communication with suppliers, liaison offices and relevant PD&S partners. Provide technical input on constructions, components, manufacturing processes and supplier capability. Support innovation and continuous improvement in product quality, development efficiency, sustainability and speed. Share technical knowledge and lessons learned across the Accessories and broader Golf creation teams. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Owns technical development, supplier follow-through, product readiness and development recommendations for assigned Accessories products. Accountable for on-time commercialization, quality, cost visibility, technical documentation and proactive risk management. Escalates material cost, quality, capacity, compliance or timeline issues to Product Operations leadership. KEY RELATIONSHIPS CORE PARTNERS Senior Director Product Operations Accessories Product Marketing, Design and Materials Development Sourcing, Costing, Quality, Testing and Planning BROADER NETWORK Product Development & Sourcing leadership and technical teams Suppliers, liaison offices and component partners Innovation and sustainability partners KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong product development and project-management capability. Technical understanding of bags, gloves, accessories, soft-goods construction, components and manufacturing methods. Working knowledge of costing, quality, testing, sourcing and commercialization. Ability to interpret designs, specifications and prototypes and translate them into production-ready solutions. Strong supplier communication, negotiation, problem solving and risk management. Accurate systems, data and documentation discipline. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Product Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, Textile Engineering or a related field, or equivalent technical experience. 4+ years of relevant product development or commercialization experience. Experience developing bags, gloves, accessories, equipment, footwear, apparel or related soft goods strongly preferred. Experience working directly with suppliers and cross-functional product creation teams. Ability to travel to suppliers and creation partners as required. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $99,500 - $119,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Manager Product Development, Accessories - Golf BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Product Development & Operations STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548158 DATE: Aug 13, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Director Strategy & Head Office is the senior strategy and Chief of Staff partner to the SVP & General Manager Golf. The role owns the Business Unit strategic planning architecture, leadership governance and enterprise follow-through required to convert long-term ambition into prioritized, measurable execution. The role leads through influence rather than formal authority, orchestrating the Golf Senior Leadership Team agenda and major cross-functional initiatives across Product, Design, Development, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Human Resources. The role is accountable for decision quality, strategic coherence, operating cadence and transparent performance management across the Business Unit, and provides independent recommendations to the SVP & General Manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES BUSINESS UNIT STRATEGY AND ENTERPRISE DECISION SUPPORT Own the architecture and governance of annual and long-range strategic planning for adidas Golf, aligned with Brand and Enterprise direction. Translate strategy into a prioritized portfolio of initiatives, measurable outcomes, resource implications and clear executive decisions. Lead fact-based assessment of growth opportunities, business risks, competitive dynamics, organizational capability and operating model choices. Develop strategic recommendations and business cases for material investments, resource allocation and transformation decisions. Challenge assumptions, frame trade-offs and provide an independent point of view to the SVP & General Manager and Golf Senior Leadership Team. HEAD OFFICE, GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS Own the Golf Senior Leadership Team operating cadence, decision forums, annual agenda and governance standards. Set requirements for executive pre-reads, decision papers, performance reviews and follow-through; ensure decisions have clear owners, outcomes and timelines. Lead preparation of strategic narratives and executive communications for enterprise forums and key business moments. Monitor the portfolio of Business Unit priorities, surface material risks and dependencies, and drive timely intervention or escalation. Act as delegate and integrator for the SVP & General Manager on assigned strategic topics while preserving clear decision rights. TRANSFORMATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Lead complex cross-functional transformation initiatives that materially affect Business Unit performance, operating model or organizational capability. Design program governance, workstreams, milestones, measures and decision paths for priority transformations. Partner with Finance, HR and functional leaders on operating model, organization design, capability and resource alignment. Influence senior leaders without direct authority, resolve conflicting interests and maintain accountability across functions. Build repeatable strategy, governance and continuous improvement capabilities across the Golf organization. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Business Unit-wide scope spanning all major functions and global interfaces. Accountable for strategy process, leadership governance, executive decision support, transformation program integrity and portfolio visibility. Has authority to set Head Office standards, require decision-quality inputs, convene cross-functional work and escalate unresolved risks to the SVP & General Manager. KEY RELATIONSHIPS GOLF LEADERSHIP SVP & General Manager Golf Golf Senior Leadership Team Functional leaders across Product, Design, Development, Marketing, Sales and Commercial ENTERPRISE PARTNERS Brand Strategy & Head Office Corporate Strategy Finance, Human Resources and Business Operations Consumer & Market Insights and Global Sales BROADER NETWORK Head Office and Strategy counterparts across Business Units Creation Centers and enterprise project teams External advisors and consultants, as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Exceptional strategic thinking, structured problem solving and executive judgment. Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to translate analysis into decisions. Executive presence and ability to challenge, influence and align senior leaders constructively. Advanced program governance, organizational effectiveness and transformation leadership. Ability to lead complex work through influence without direct authority. Outstanding executive writing, storytelling and presentation capability. Resilience, discretion and comfort operating in ambiguity on confidential business topics. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, Economics or a related field. Master degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business development, transformation, operations or related functions. Demonstrated accountability for Business Unit or enterprise-level strategy, executive governance and complex cross-functional transformation. Proven experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership teams in a global matrix. Strong analytical, financial and business planning capabilities. Experience in consumer goods, sporting goods, retail, lifestyle or a related industry preferred. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $151,100 - $195,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Director Strategy & Head Office - Golf BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: General Management & Business Development STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548098 DATE: Aug 13, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Senior Director Marketing is the most senior marketing leader for adidas Golf and owns the integrated global agenda across Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing. The role sets the vision, strategy and investment priorities across Storytelling, Activation, Digital, Social, PR, Retail Marketing, Creative Development and the global athlete and partner portfolio. As a member of the Golf Senior Leadership Team, the role connects athlete credibility, consumer storytelling, product innovation and marketplace activation into one cohesive marketing strategy that drives brand desirability, demand creation and sustainable business growth. The role serves as the senior functional leader for Sports Marketing, owning portfolio strategy, investment priorities, key contracting and relationship decisions, and the integration of athlete assets across the broader marketing agenda. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INTEGRATED MARKETING STRATEGY AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Own and evolve the multi-year global Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing strategy for adidas Golf, aligned with Golf, Brand and Enterprise strategy. Set the integrated consumer and athlete agenda across Storytelling, Activation, Sports Marketing, Digital, Social, PR, Retail Marketing and Creative Development. Represent Marketing on the Golf Senior Leadership Team and shape Business Unit strategy, growth priorities, resource choices and organizational decisions. Translate consumer, cultural, athlete, marketplace and commercial insight into clear marketing priorities and measurable brand and business outcomes. Ensure Sports Marketing operates as a horizontal capability that informs and strengthens Storytelling, Activation, Product, Design, Development, Go-to-Market and Commercial execution. SPORTS MARKETING STRATEGY, PORTFOLIO AND CONTRACT LEADERSHIP Own the global adidas Golf Sports Marketing strategy, athlete and partner portfolio architecture and multi-year investment priorities across professional, amateur and collegiate golf. Set the direction and decision criteria for athlete identification, scouting, evaluation, recruitment, renewal and exit recommendations based on brand fit, product credibility, consumer influence, geographic relevance and commercial value. Lead or directly oversee the most material athlete and partner negotiations with agents, management companies, tours and golf organizations in partnership with Legal, Finance and relevant adidas stakeholders. Own senior relationships with priority athletes, agents and strategic partners and serve as the executive escalation point for significant contractual, service, performance, reputational or athlete-welfare matters. Maintain visible leadership within the golf ecosystem, including appropriate presence at major professional and amateur events, while empowering the Sports Marketing team to lead ongoing tour coverage and athlete service. Set governance for contracts, rights, obligations, renewals, portfolio reviews, risk management and return on investment. ATHLETE INTEGRATION, BRAND ACTIVATION AND PRODUCT PARTNERSHIP Ensure contracted athlete and partner rights are fully integrated into global storytelling, activation, digital, social, PR, retail and commercial plans. Create a clear connection between athlete identification and signing, athlete servicing, rights utilization and consumer-facing activation. Partner with Product Marketing, Design and Development to embed athlete insight, testing and performance feedback into product creation, validation and launch priorities. Align Sports Marketing, Storytelling and Activation leaders around a shared seasonal athlete and asset plan that advances priority products and brand narratives. Ensure athlete scripting, appearances, content, product seeding and event participation strengthen both adidas Golf and partner value. Monitor athlete performance, competitive activity, golf industry developments and emerging talent to inform future strategy and portfolio choices. INVESTMENT, PERFORMANCE AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE Own global marketing investment principles and annual resource allocation across brand marketing, agencies, athlete and partner contracts, activation and Sports Marketing operations. Establish performance measures and business reviews connecting marketing and Sports Marketing activity to brand, consumer, product and commercial outcomes. Make portfolio trade-offs across stories, channels, athlete assets, markets and capabilities and redirect resources when performance, risk or opportunity requires action. Set global marketing governance, decision rights, quality standards and Market adoption expectations. Serve as the final Golf Marketing and Sports Marketing escalation point for material brand, athlete, partner, agency, budget, legal and execution decisions. ORGANIZATION AND TALENT LEADERSHIP Lead and develop a high-performing global Marketing organization spanning Storytelling, Activation and Sports Marketing, including senior leaders and specialist teams. Set the Marketing and Sports Marketing operating model, organization design, capability roadmap and succession agenda. Provide direct functional leadership to the Sports Marketing organization, establishing clear accountability for team coordination, portfolio execution, athlete service and people leadership. Establish clear roles across athlete scouting and portfolio management, contract management, athlete servicing and activation to avoid gaps and duplication. Build a culture of accountability, creativity, consumer centricity, athlete centricity, collaboration, confidentiality and disciplined execution. Coach leaders, differentiate performance and ensure resources are aligned to the highest strategic priorities. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Global functional scope across the full adidas Golf Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing agenda, athlete and partner portfolio and priority markets. Accountable for integrated marketing strategy, athlete and partner portfolio strategy, material contract and investment recommendations, global standards, organizational capability and delivery against agreed brand and business outcomes. Operates with broad discretion within approved Golf and Brand strategy and escalates only decisions with material enterprise, financial, contractual, legal or reputational implications. KEY RELATIONSHIPS STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PARTNERS SVP & General Manager Golf Golf Senior Leadership Team Senior leaders across Product Marketing, Design, Development, Go-to-Market, Commercial, Finance, Human Resources and Legal MARKETING AND SPORTS MARKETING NETWORK Storytelling, Activation, Sports Marketing, Digital, Social, PR, Retail and Creative teams Global, regional and Market Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing leadership Product Marketing, Product, Design and Development teams Go-to-Market, Sales and Market Commercial leadership EXTERNAL NETWORK Athletes, agents and management companies Professional tours, amateur and collegiate golf organizations and event partners Creative, media, retail, digital and production agencies Strategic partners, rights holders and specialist service providers KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Enterprise-level marketing strategy, brand building, demand creation and integrated consumer experience leadership. Deep Sports Marketing expertise, including athlete identification, portfolio strategy, professional and amateur golf, contract negotiation, rights management and athlete or agent relationships. Demonstrated ability to integrate athlete assets into storytelling, activation, product creation and commercial priorities. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including large-scale marketing budgets, athlete and partner investments, forecasting and portfolio trade-offs. Executive presence and credibility with senior internal stakeholders, athletes, agents, rights holders and external partners. Demonstrated ability to lead senior leaders and multidisciplinary global teams in a complex matrix. Excellent judgment in high-visibility, time-sensitive, confidential and reputationally sensitive situations. Proven transformation, innovation and change leadership, including responsible use of consumer data, technology and AI-enabled capabilities. Strong understanding of golf culture, professional and amateur golf ecosystems, the consumer and the competitive landscape. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, Business or a related field. Master degree or MBA preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience spanning brand marketing, integrated marketing, Sports Marketing, athlete management, partnerships or related leadership roles. Meaningful leadership experience in both Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing; candidates must demonstrate direct experience working with athletes and agents and leading or materially influencing contract negotiations. 8+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of senior leaders and multidisciplinary global teams. Proven accountability for global marketing strategy, material budgets, athlete or partner portfolios, agency ecosystems and measurable brand and business outcomes. Demonstrated experience connecting athlete partnerships to product, storytelling, activation and commercial value. Experience in golf, sporting goods, a major sports organization, athlete representation or a global consumer brand strongly preferred. Ability to travel regularly, including presence at priority professional and amateur golf events. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $172,900 - $238,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Senior Director Marketing BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548160 DATE: Aug 12, 2026
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Process and review invoices for accuracy and completeness Ensure timely payment of invoices and resolve any discrepancies Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records Reconcile accounts payable transactions Assist with month-end closing procedures Communicate with vendors and suppliers to resolve payment issues Create and maintain supplier records, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date Provide support for audits and other financial reviews Administer corporate card and purchase card programs Maintain Oracle EBS credit card module Work with business and bank on issue resolution, new accounts, and terminated accounts Audit travel and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Performs other related duties and assignments as required Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Knowledge of accounting principles Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work cross-functionally Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Strong ability to identify issues and work to resolve them using analytical skills Experience with Oracle and SOX are a plus Sales and Use Tax experience a plus Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications: High School diploma required, BS preferred 0-2 years of experience in an AP role Work Environment / Physical Requirements: Primarily office environment Consistent computer usage, entering and looking up data Workspace requires employee to be on the phone at least 50% of the day making and receiving calls Regularly required to sit Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected hourly base pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans. #LI-Hybrid #LI-ZH1 TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing Join Titleist as a Lead Back End Application Developer and play a key role in shaping the technology that powers our connected consumer experiences. In this hands-on leadership role, you will architect, build, and evolve scalable backend platforms that support mobile applications and digital products used by golfers around the world. Leveraging modern technologies including .NET/C#, microservices, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and AI-enabled integrations, you will drive the development of secure, high-performing solutions that connect enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and emerging technologies. Working closely with product, UX, QA, and infrastructure teams, you will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and help define the backend architecture strategy that enables innovation, reliability, and growth. With a focus on scalability, performance, and continuous improvement, you will help deliver exceptional digital experiences while advancing the future of Titleist Performance technology. What You Bring 8+ years of back-end development experience using C# and .NET Core Proven experience developing and deploying microservices in Azure Kubernetes environments Experience building service layers leveraging Azure services, including Blob Storage, Service Bus, and Event Grid Strong understanding of the Backend for Frontend (BFF) design pattern and building backend systems optimized for mobile and web experiences Hands-on experience with Entity Framework Core and Microsoft SQL Server Proven ability to build enterprise-grade integrations with external APIs, third-party platforms, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud and/or Salesforce Service Cloud Experience implementing secure interfaces using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment following Scrum best practices, with proficiency in Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and BigQuery Experience using Datadog for monitoring and observability Knowledge of DevOps pipelines in Azure DevOps or similar tools Strong understanding of performance optimization and API versioning best practices Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills Our Commitment to You At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Pay Range: $119,710.00-$152,329.00 Ready to Make an Impact? Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation. EEO and Additional Statements Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled. Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us. Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify. Global Candidate Privacy Notice
POSITION OVERVIEW At adidas, we never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product creation teams bring together consumer insight, design, development, and commercial expertise to create footwear that performs at the highest level and connects with golfers around the world. Every product is shaped through thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering the best possible consumer experience. The Assistant Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Footwear) supports the success of the global golf footwear business by managing key areas of the product creation and go-to-market process. This role owns assigned footwear models from briefing through key creation milestones while supporting seasonal product strategy, sample management, visual and written assets, market touchpoints, and go-to-market readiness. Working closely with Product Marketing leadership, global merchandising, Design, Development, Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, Finance, Digital, and regional teams, this role serves as an important connection point across the business. The position helps translate consumer and market insights into strong product decisions while ensuring global teams have the information, samples, and assets needed to successfully bring each season to market. The role is strategically important in driving operational excellence across the global golf footwear range while supporting product storytelling, commercial growth, and consistent execution across markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Product Creation: Manage the product creation process for assigned footwear models from briefing through CR0, CR1, and CR2 reviews, including collaboration with triad partners, horizontal stakeholders, and regional teams. Go-to-Market Assets: Lead the creation and coordination of global visual and written product assets, including photography, features and benefits, e-commerce content, and consumer-facing materials to support a seamless go-to-market rollout. Sample Management: Manage seasonal sample ordering across preview, sales samples, photoshoots, SPOMA, and other key milestones to ensure stakeholders have the product needed to execute effectively. Market Insights: Organize regional input, consumer insights, competitor analysis, and market requests to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for revenue and market share growth. Product Storytelling: Develop and deliver impactful product presentations for global reviews, sales meetings, tradeshows, media events, and other key touchpoints. Seasonal Meetings: Support preparation and execution for key footwear milestones including CR0, CR1, and CR2 prototype reviews, pre-lines, tradeshows, sales meetings, and virtual events. Color Strategy: Support seasonal color briefs, color strategy, and execution in partnership with Design and cross-functional stakeholders. Regional Engagement: Organize regional calls, gather market feedback, and coordinate consumer insight checkpoints throughout the seasonal creation process. Sample Room: Manage the golf footwear sample room, including current, hype, and historical samples, to maintain organization and accessibility. Product Copy: Manage the features and benefits copy process with the external copy agency across business-to-business and consumer-facing channels. Sell-In Readiness: Support the creation of sell-in assets for key go-to-market stages, including The Handover and GTMSO. Competitive Analysis: Research competitor products, market conditions, consumer trends, and emerging technologies to identify consumer needs, product opportunities, and areas for future growth. Promotional Product: Lead the seasonal promotional order process, including full-year strategy, MSO versus promotional planning, article counts, order tracking, and execution for SPOMA, Brand Marketing, and regional teams. Product Systems: Support the management of MP, DMT, and the global line list to ensure regional teams receive timely and accurate product information throughout the season. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. • Strong knowledge of golf footwear and the broader footwear industry. • Understanding of the footwear creation process, including lasts, materials, components, and development milestones. • Strong business acumen with an understanding of key financial metrics including GIM, FOB, duty rates, wholesale and retail pricing, and net margin. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate product strategy and recommendations. • Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders. • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and communication platforms simultaneously. • Ability to independently manage projects from initiation through completion while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail. • Ability to provide a clear point of view and contribute to product decision making and cross-functional alignment. • Ability to balance commercial and regional needs with overall product and design direction. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant business applications. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. • Passion for sport, golf, product creation, and contributing to a high-performing team. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • 3+ years of experience in footwear product creation, product marketing, product management, merchandising, or a related field. • Experience supporting seasonal footwear ranges from initial briefing through commercialization and go-to-market execution. • Experience working with global and regional teams within a matrixed organization. • Experience translating consumer, competitive, and market insights into product recommendations. • Experience managing footwear samples, product data, product copy, photography, or other seasonal go-to-market assets. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position follows the adidas hybrid work model and is based in Carlsbad, California. Employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. In-office attendance may be required on Fridays when the work requires a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation. The role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative global product creation environment and requires regular interaction across functions, regions, and seasonal development milestones. Domestic and international travel is required based on business needs. The working language for this position is English. REPORTING STRUCTURE This role works closely with the Global Footwear Manager, Senior Manager, and Global Footwear Director while supporting the broader global golf footwear organization. The position has significant cross-functional exposure and partners with Global Footwear Merchandising, CTC and Global Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Footwear Design and Development, Apparel, Legal, Brand Marketing, Finance, Digital and E-Commerce, external agency partners, and regional teams around the world. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The anticipated base salary range for this position is $86,350 - $102,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. • Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription plans. • Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support programs. • Short and long term disability coverage. • Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental employee paid options. • 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. • Education assistance for eligible full time employees. • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and generous leave policies. • Flexible time off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with tenure. • Twelve paid holidays plus milestone Service Time Off. • Employee product discounts and access to wellness programs. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At adidas, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity where employees can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds because they strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and help us better serve athletes, consumers, and communities around the world. adidas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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. JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Footwear) BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 542664 DATE: Aug 12, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW At adidas, we never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product creation teams bring together consumer insight, design excellence, technical expertise, and commercial ambition to create footwear that performs at the highest level and connects with golfers around the world. Every product is shaped through thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering meaningful consumer and business impact. The Director, Product Marketing (Golf Footwear) owns the global adidas Golf footwear strategy, portfolio direction, and category business agenda. This role translates consumer, market, athlete, and commercial insights into multi-season product priorities that drive brand relevance, profitable growth, and competitive advantage across global markets. The Director leads the Footwear Product Marketing team and serves as the senior cross-functional category leader across Product, Design, Development, Go-to-Market, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Sales, and Finance. Within approved Golf and Brand strategy, this role sets seasonal direction, guides portfolio and investment recommendations, steers financial performance, and resolves material category trade-offs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Global Footwear Strategy: Own the multi-year, annual, and seasonal global footwear strategy aligned with adidas Golf, Brand, and Enterprise priorities. Portfolio Direction: Set consumer priorities, portfolio architecture, franchise direction, price-tier strategy, and range requirements across global markets. Financial Performance: Partner with Finance and Commercial leaders to establish and manage category targets including net sales, margin, article count, volume, market share, and inventory productivity. Business Analysis: Use sell-in, sell-through, consumer, competitive, and marketplace insights to identify business risks, growth opportunities, and corrective actions. Investment Priorities: Recommend category investment, innovation, and resource priorities to the SVP & General Manager and relevant Golf leadership forums. Product Creation: Lead the footwear product creation agenda with Design and Development from strategic brief through commercialization and launch. Seasonal Direction: Establish seasonal briefs, decision criteria, and milestone expectations that connect consumer needs, brand direction, technical performance, and commercial viability. Category Decision Making: Own category prioritization and resolve product, timeline, cost, quality, and range trade-offs with cross-functional partners. Innovation: Set the footwear innovation agenda and sponsor advanced creation opportunities across materials, technology, athlete insights, and responsible digital or AI-enabled capabilities. Go-to-Market Leadership: Partner with Go-to-Market, Marketing, Sports Marketing, and Markets to deliver compelling launches and consistent global category expression. Global Category Leadership: Serve as the global footwear category leader and primary interface to Market category teams and footwear counterparts across adidas. Executive Communication: Lead senior-level product and category presentations at sales meetings, industry events, athlete engagements, and relevant media or partner forums. People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Footwear Product Marketing team through clear objectives, capability development, performance management, and succession planning. Cross-Functional Alignment: Build alignment across functions and markets when priorities conflict, escalating decisions with material Business Unit implications when appropriate. Category Accountability: Own category strategy, portfolio recommendations, product briefs, financial performance, assigned budget, team capability, and cross-functional delivery within approved Golf and Brand direction. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • University degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Merchandising, or a related field. • 10+ years of progressive experience in footwear product marketing, merchandising, category management, product creation, or a related discipline. • Demonstrated experience owning global or multi-market category strategy and financial performance. • 5+ years of people leadership experience within a matrixed organization. • Deep expertise in footwear product marketing, merchandising, product creation, and portfolio management. • Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing category performance, portfolio productivity, and business targets. • Proven ability to set global category strategy and translate strategic priorities into executable product direction. • Proven experience leading cross-functional product creation and global go-to-market initiatives. • Strong understanding of the golf consumer, footwear marketplace, competitive environment, and performance innovation landscape. • Strong executive communication, influence, and decision-making skills within a complex global organization. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and cross-functional programs while navigating competing priorities. • Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. • Fluent English, written and spoken. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • Experience leading a global footwear category or significant multi-market footwear portfolio. • Experience developing multi-season product, franchise, and portfolio strategies within the sporting goods or athletic footwear industry. • Experience partnering with senior Finance and Commercial leaders to establish and manage category financial targets. • Experience working directly with athletes, innovation teams, creation centers, and external partners to influence product direction. • Experience leading product innovation initiatives across materials, technology, athlete insights, or emerging digital capabilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position follows the adidas hybrid work model and is based in Carlsbad, California. Employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. In-office attendance may be required on Fridays when the work requires a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation. The role operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative global environment with regular engagement across functions, markets, senior leadership teams, athletes, and external partners. Travel may be required to support global business priorities, product creation milestones, sales meetings, industry events, and other key category activities. The working language for this position is English. REPORTING STRUCTURE This role operates within the adidas Golf leadership structure and partners closely with the SVP & General Manager Golf and Senior Director Product Marketing. The Director leads the Footwear Product Marketing team and is accountable for team performance, capability development, and succession planning. The position has significant cross-functional exposure across Design, Product Development, Go-to-Market, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Commercial, Market Leadership, Finance, global and Market Footwear Product teams, Creation Centers, Innovation teams, athletes, ambassadors, and relevant external partners. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The anticipated base salary range for this position is $161,260 - $194,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. • Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription plans. • Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support programs. • Short and long term disability coverage. • Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental employee paid options. • 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. • Education assistance for eligible full time employees. • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and generous leave policies. • Flexible time off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with tenure. • Twelve paid holidays plus milestone Service Time Off. • Employee product discounts and access to wellness programs. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At adidas, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity where employees can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds because they strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and help us better serve athletes, consumers, and communities around the world. adidas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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. JOB TITLE: Director, Product Marketing (Golf Footwear) BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 547124 DATE: Aug 12, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW At adidas, we never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product creation teams bring together consumer insight, design excellence, technical expertise, and commercial ambition to create products that perform at the highest level and connect with golfers around the world. Every product is shaped through thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering meaningful consumer and business impact. The Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Accessories) manages assigned portions of the global adidas Golf Accessories range across golf bags, gloves, headwear, socks, belts, and related categories. This role translates category direction, consumer insights, and commercial requirements into clear product briefs, line plans, and seasonal deliverables from concept through commercialization and launch. Reporting to the Senior Manager Product Marketing - Accessories, this role serves as the primary working-level Product Marketing lead for assigned products. The Manager partners closely with Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Go-to-Market, Commercial, Finance, and Market teams to drive hands-on product creation, milestone readiness, product-data accuracy, and timely execution against approved category objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Seasonal Product Management: Manage assigned Accessories products from seasonal planning and brief creation through commercialization, launch, and lifecycle management. Product Briefing: Create and maintain product briefs, line plans, range tools, and seasonal documentation covering consumer needs, product benefits, price points, margin expectations, timing, and competitive context. Range Planning: Support seasonal range architecture, assortment recommendations, article planning, and product lifecycle decisions within the strategy established by the Senior Manager. Consumer and Market Insights: Translate consumer, athlete, account, competitive, and Market insights into actionable product recommendations for assigned categories. Line Optimization: Support category reviews by identifying assortment gaps, product duplication, pricing opportunities, and potential product risks. Product Creation: Partner closely with Accessories Design, Product Development, and Materials Development throughout the product creation process. Product Execution: Coordinate decisions across product features, dimensions, construction, materials, colors, graphics, packaging, and specifications for assigned products. Product Evaluation: Participate directly in concept reviews, sample evaluations, material selections, wear or use testing, and product modifications. Milestone Readiness: Own assigned milestone deliverables and ensure product briefs, range plans, samples, imagery, system data, and product information are complete, accurate, and delivered on time. Risk Management: Track product progress against the seasonal calendar and proactively identify cost, quality, sourcing, capacity, timing, and commercialization risks. Issue Resolution: Drive working-level resolution of product creation issues with cross-functional partners and escalate material category, financial, quality, sourcing, or timing decisions when appropriate. Commercial Performance: Support analysis of sell-in, sell-through, margin, pricing, volume, article count, adoption, and range productivity for assigned products. Market Feedback: Gather and synthesize Market, account, consumer, and competitive feedback to strengthen current and future product decisions. Go-to-Market Readiness: Partner with Go-to-Market and Commercial teams to ensure product information, key benefits, pricing, and seasonal stories are clear and launch-ready. Sell-In Support: Prepare seasonal presentations, product tools, tech sheets, and other sell-in materials for assigned categories. Category Representation: Participate in Market meetings, account reviews, trade shows, consumer research, and competitive shopping as required. Product Expertise: Serve as the Product Marketing subject-matter contact for assigned products throughout seasonal milestones and launch preparation. Operational Excellence: Maintain seasonal calendars, trackers, action logs, and category follow-up across assigned product scope. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide clear and timely communication across Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Go-to-Market, Commercial, and Market partners. Product Data Accuracy: Ensure product decisions and changes are accurately reflected across systems, samples, and stakeholder communications. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify tools, improve handoffs, reduce rework, and strengthen execution quality across the product creation process. Category Accountability: Own assigned product briefs, line-plan inputs, product recommendations, milestone deliverables, and product information within the approved Accessories strategy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • University degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • 4+ years of relevant experience in Product Marketing, Merchandising, Product Creation, or a related function. • Demonstrated experience managing assigned products through a seasonal creation or commercialization process. • Experience working cross-functionally with Design and Product Development teams. • Strong product marketing, merchandising, or product creation capabilities. • Working knowledge of product briefs, line planning, range architecture, pricing, margin, and product lifecycle management. • Strong organizational and project management skills with a high level of attention to product-data accuracy. • Ability to work hands-on across Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Sourcing, and Commercial teams. • Analytical capability with the ability to interpret consumer, competitive, and commercial information and translate insights into product recommendations. • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple seasonal workstreams, deadlines, and product details simultaneously. • Microsoft 365 proficiency, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. • Ability to travel based on business needs. • Fluent English, written and spoken. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • Experience in golf, sporting goods, bags, gloves, accessories, or related soft goods. • Knowledge of golf bags, gloves, accessories, materials, construction, and manufacturing processes. • Experience partnering with Materials Development, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain, or manufacturing teams. • Experience supporting seasonal range architecture, assortment planning, pricing, margin, and product lifecycle decisions. • Experience gathering and translating consumer, athlete, account, or Market feedback into product recommendations. • Passion for golf, sport, and consumer products. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position follows the adidas hybrid work model and is based in Carlsbad, California. Employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. In-office attendance may be required on Fridays when the work requires a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation. The role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative global product creation environment with regular engagement across functions, Markets, suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners. Travel may be required based on business needs, including Market meetings, account reviews, trade shows, product creation activities, and other seasonal priorities. The working language for this position is English. REPORTING STRUCTURE This role reports to the Senior Manager Product Marketing - Accessories and works as part of the adidas Golf Accessories Product Marketing team. The Manager owns assigned product responsibilities while contributing to priorities across the broader Accessories range as business needs require. The position has significant cross-functional exposure across Accessories Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Go-to-Market, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Planning, Sales, Market Product teams, Product Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain, suppliers, manufacturers, testing and innovation partners, athletes, ambassadors, and key accounts. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The anticipated base salary range for this position is $98,350 - $119,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. • Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription plans. • Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support programs. • Short and long term disability coverage. • Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental employee paid options. • 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. • Education assistance for eligible full time employees. • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and generous leave policies. • Flexible time off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with tenure. • Twelve paid holidays plus milestone Service Time Off. • Employee product discounts and access to wellness programs. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At adidas, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity where employees can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds because they strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and help us better serve athletes, consumers, and communities around the world. adidas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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. JOB TITLE: Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Accessories) BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548159 DATE: Aug 12, 2026
POSITION OVERVIEW At adidas, we never launch a product unless we consider it perfect. Our product creation teams bring together consumer insight, design excellence, technical expertise, and commercial ambition to create products that perform at the highest level and connect with golfers around the world. Every product is shaped through thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and a commitment to delivering meaningful consumer and business impact. The Senior Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Accessories) leads the global adidas Golf Accessories category across golf bags, gloves, trim, and related accessory products. This role translates consumer, market, athlete, and commercial insights into multi-season category strategy, portfolio architecture, and product briefs that drive profitable growth, product credibility, and a consistent global range. The Senior Manager serves as the senior category integrator across Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Go-to-Market, Commercial, Finance, and Markets. This role leads the Accessories Product Marketing team, establishes category priorities, and ensures the Carlsbad creation team can effectively own and deliver the core global Accessories business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Global Category Strategy: Own the multi-year, annual, and seasonal global Accessories strategy across golf bags, gloves, and related categories in alignment with Golf and Brand priorities. Portfolio Direction: Set consumer priorities, range architecture, franchise direction, price tiers, segmentation, and product lifecycle plans across the global Accessories portfolio. Consumer and Market Insights: Translate consumer, athlete, competitive, and marketplace insights into clear product opportunities, briefs, and category decisions. Investment Priorities: Recommend category investment, innovation, and resource priorities to Product Marketing leadership and relevant Golf leadership forums. Global Range Management: Maintain a clear distinction between the core global range and locally relevant supplemental needs while enabling appropriate Market input. Financial Performance: Partner with Finance, Commercial, and Markets to establish category targets including net sales, margin, volume, article count, pricing, and inventory productivity. Business Analysis: Monitor sell-in, sell-through, margin, forecast, adoption, and competitive performance to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and initiate corrective actions. Portfolio Decision Making: Balance brand, consumer, cost, margin, capacity, and timeline considerations when making category and portfolio recommendations. Commercial Readiness: Support seasonal sell-in through compelling category narratives, product presentations, and decision-ready business updates. Product Creation: Lead the Accessories category from strategic brief through concept, development, commercialization, launch, and lifecycle management. Seasonal Direction: Establish seasonal briefs, milestone expectations, decision criteria, and category priorities for Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, and Materials Development. Category Trade-Offs: Resolve significant product, cost, quality, timeline, and range trade-offs in partnership with cross-functional teams. Executional Excellence: Ensure product data, range information, samples, and milestone deliverables are complete, accurate, and delivered on time. Innovation: Drive the Accessories innovation agenda across product construction, materials, functionality, sustainability, and consumer experience. People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Product Marketing Accessories team while establishing clear objectives, priorities, and accountabilities. Stakeholder Leadership: Build alignment across global and Market stakeholders when priorities differ and escalate material issues when appropriate. Category Expertise: Serve as the global Accessories category expert and primary point of contact for senior cross-functional partners. Creation Team Collaboration: Establish ways of working that strengthen collaboration across the Carlsbad Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, and Materials Development teams. Category Accountability: Own category strategy, portfolio recommendations, product briefs, assigned budget, category performance, and team delivery within approved Golf and Product Marketing direction. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • University degree in Business, Marketing, Product Management, Merchandising, or a related field. • 8+ years of progressive experience in product marketing, category management, merchandising, product creation, or a related discipline. • Demonstrated experience owning a category or meaningful multi-product portfolio across global or multi-market scope. • Experience leading cross-functional product creation and commercial planning from strategy through commercialization. • Strong expertise in global category strategy, product marketing, merchandising, and product creation. • Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing portfolio performance, margin, pricing, and other key business metrics. • Ability to translate consumer, athlete, market, and competitive insights into clear product briefs, portfolio choices, and business decisions. • Strong cross-functional influence, communication, and decision-making skills within a complex global matrix. • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment across functions and Markets. • Working knowledge of golf bags, gloves, soft goods, materials, construction, and supplier capabilities. • Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. • Fluent English, written and spoken. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • People leadership experience with responsibility for coaching, development, prioritization, and team performance. • Experience in golf, sporting goods, bags, gloves, accessories, or related soft goods categories. • Experience developing multi-season category, portfolio, and product lifecycle strategies. • Experience partnering with Finance and Commercial teams to establish and manage category financial targets. • Experience working with Product Development and Sourcing partners, Creation Centers, suppliers, vendors, or innovation partners. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position follows the adidas hybrid work model and is based in Carlsbad, California. Employees are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. In-office attendance may be required on Fridays when the work requires a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation. The role operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative global product creation environment with regular engagement across functions, Markets, suppliers, vendors, and external partners. Travel may be required to support business priorities, product creation milestones, supplier engagement, and other key category activities. The working language for this position is English. REPORTING STRUCTURE This role operates within the adidas Golf Product Marketing organization and partners closely with the Senior Director Product Marketing. The Senior Manager leads the Product Marketing Accessories team and is accountable for establishing clear priorities, developing team capability, and driving category execution. The position has significant cross-functional exposure across Accessories Product Marketing, Design, Product Development, Materials Development, Go-to-Market, Global Brand Marketing, Sports Marketing, Commercial, Finance, Planning, Sourcing, Market category teams, Creation Centers, Consumer Insights, athlete services, testing partners, suppliers, vendors, and innovation partners. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The anticipated base salary range for this position is $131,560 - $148,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. • Comprehensive medical coverage including HSA with employer funding or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription plans. • Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support programs. • Short and long term disability coverage. • Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental employee paid options. • 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. • Education assistance for eligible full time employees. • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and generous leave policies. • Flexible time off accrued at 0.4388 hours per day, increasing with tenure. • Twelve paid holidays plus milestone Service Time Off. • Employee product discounts and access to wellness programs. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY At adidas, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity where employees can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds because they strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and help us better serve athletes, consumers, and communities around the world. adidas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 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. JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Product Marketing (Golf Accessories) BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548105 DATE: Aug 12, 2026
PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION The Senior Director Product Marketing is the most senior product leader within adidas Golf and owns the global product vision, portfolio strategy and category direction across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. As a member of the Golf Senior Leadership Team, the role converts consumer, market and commercial opportunities into enterprise-level portfolio choices that drive sustainable growth, profitability, brand desirability and competitive advantage. In partnership with the Senior Director Design and Senior Director Product Operations, the role sets the strategic direction, governance and decision framework for the end-to-end Golf creation ecosystem. The role has accountability for product portfolio priorities, category investment choices, range architecture, innovation focus and product organization capability, and provides final Product recommendations to the SVP & General Manager Golf and the Golf Senior Leadership Team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ENTERPRISE PRODUCT STRATEGY, PORTFOLIO AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Own and evolve the long-term global product vision and portfolio strategy for adidas Golf across Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. Set multi-year, annual and seasonal category priorities, portfolio architecture and investment principles aligned with Golf, Brand and Enterprise strategy. Make and recommend high-impact portfolio choices across categories, franchises, concepts, price tiers and consumer segments, balancing growth, margin, brand heat and operational capacity. Translate consumer, competitive, marketplace and financial insight into strategic direction, resource allocation and measurable business outcomes. Partner with Finance and Commercial leadership to establish category financial ambitions, performance measures and corrective actions. Represent Product on the Golf Senior Leadership Team and shape business strategy, organizational priorities and enterprise trade-offs beyond the Product function. CREATION ECOSYSTEM AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL GOVERNANCE Jointly lead the end-to-end creation ecosystem with Design and Product Operations, establishing decision rights, governance, milestones and escalation paths. Align Product, Design, Development, Go-to-Market, Marketing, Sales, Finance and Strategy around integrated long-range and seasonal plans. Resolve material cross-category and cross-functional conflicts and ensure decisions protect the total Golf portfolio rather than individual category interests. Ensure Golf priorities are represented in broader Brand forums and build productive partnerships with global Business Units, Creation Centers and Markets. ORGANIZATION, INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION Lead, coach and develop the global Product organization, including senior leaders, and maintain a clear succession and capability agenda. Set the innovation agenda across product, materials, creation processes, consumer data, digital capabilities and responsible AI-enabled solutions. Sponsor transformation initiatives that improve speed-to-market, decision quality, range efficiency, product quality and organizational effectiveness. Establish a culture of accountability, consumer centricity, collaboration, learning and disciplined execution. DECISION SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Global functional scope across all adidas Golf product categories and markets. Accountable for product portfolio recommendations, investment priorities, category trade-offs, organization capability and delivery against agreed financial and brand outcomes. Operates with broad discretion within approved Golf and Brand strategy and escalates only decisions with material enterprise, financial or reputational implications. KEY RELATIONSHIPS STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PARTNERS SVP & General Manager Golf Golf Senior Leadership Team Senior Director Design Senior Director Product Operations Director Strategy & Head Office CORE BUSINESS PARTNERS Product, Design, Development and Product Operations Go-to-Market, Storytelling, Activation and Sports Marketing Commercial, Market Leadership, Finance and Human Resources ENTERPRISE AND EXTERNAL NETWORK Brand Strategy, Consumer & Market Insights, Digital and Innovation Global Product leadership and Creation Centers External innovation, technology and consumer insight partners KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Enterprise-level strategic thinking and product leadership across multiple categories. Deep expertise in product marketing, category management, merchandising and product creation. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including portfolio investment and performance management. Demonstrated ability to lead senior leaders and global teams in a complex matrix. Executive communication, influence, decision-making and change leadership. Ability to translate consumer, data, digital and AI-enabled capabilities into responsible business value. Strong understanding of the golf consumer, marketplace and competitive landscape. REQUISITE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Product Management, Merchandising or a related field. Master degree or MBA preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience in Product Marketing, Category Management, Merchandising, Product Creation, Business Unit leadership or related functions. 8+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of senior leaders and global teams in a complex matrix. Proven accountability for multi-category strategy, material portfolio choices, financial outcomes and organizational capability. Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Fluent English, written and spoken. 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is $172,900 - $238,500. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role. At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Carlsbad, California. Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 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. JOB TITLE: Senior Director Product Marketing - Golf BRAND: LOCATION: Carlsbad TEAM: Brand Management & Communications STATE: CA COUNTRY/REGION: US CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 548094 DATE: Aug 12, 2026