Senior Manager Strategic Accounts

We strive to be the world's leading sports brand and we're looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren't only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, innovation, and teamplay fuel everything that we do.

We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.

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

What you'll do:

The difference you will make:

As Senior Manager Strategic Accounts, you'll play a key role in bringing our brand strategy to life across assigned Nordic accounts. You'll build sustainable customer partnerships, shape strategic account plans and lead the team to deliver strong commercial results through close cross-functional collaboration.

A day in the life:

• Create strong, long-term and sustainable partnerships with assigned Nordic accounts,
• Develop and deliver strategic account plans that support brand and commercial priorities.
• Manage and drive a clear go to market-process with the account teams for each season, together with the GTM team and other relevant cross-functional departments.
• Drive strong cross-functional collaboration with other relevant functions.
• Drive accurate forecasting and follow up on commercial performance.
• Lead and develop the team consisting of Key Account managers
• Report directly to Commercial Director

Do you have what it takes?

Our roles are highly competitive and we're proud to invite only the industry's top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• More than five years of sales experience and the ability to think and plan strategically.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, combined with knowledge of the Sports & Lifestyle marketplace.
• The ability to lead teams and work effectively across functions.
• Fluent English is required; an additional Nordic language is preferred.
• A university degree in business with a marketing and sales focus is preferred.

Life at adidas:

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support all personal circumstances.

What we'll do for you:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

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

We're committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you.

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

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 Strategic Accounts

TEAM: Sales

Location: Stockholm

State: Stoc

Country/Region: SE

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 551008

Date: Oct 16, 2026