Manager, Wholesale Sales (MWD) - (Remote)

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

In this role you will be responsible for our important strategic partners within BG & Field accounts in Germany. You will foster the relationship and drive the business of Under Armour to new heights. You will lead, manage, empower and coach our BG/Field team. With your strong strategic mindset, you will continue to establish Under Armour as the No. 1 in Training and build the corresponding strategic plans with our main retailers. You will introduce further categories and manage high profitable spaces within these accounts. In addition, you will support and guide the x-functional team to drive our business in Germany within your account base. 

Your Impact

• Lead the German BG/Field Team.
• Help the team to flourish, build trust, empower and develop talent.
• Continue strong partnership and long-term strategy with Intersport Germany.
• Support building Country Strategy for Germany and execute with the team.
• Strengthen and deepen relationship to important retailers in Germany including Light House retailers.
• Use the strong existing partnerships to continue the growth in German and lead UA to the No. 1 in Training
• Support within the leadership team the growth of the whole region.
• Create and update strategic account plans with the team and set sales goals; support the team to prepare and hold strategic meetings and lead cross functional alignment.
• Drive efficiency in the GTM process between the regions to maximize the outcome.
• Strong analytical mindset - analyze sell through data throughout the season and take responsibility for profitability of responsible accounts.
• Secure highest service level towards the accounts.
• Learn and apply new product knowledge to enhance sales and personal professionalism.
• Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience
• 1 - 3 years of management experience in leading remote working teams.
• Strong people orientation
• Founders Mentality.
• Highly self-motivated and well organized.
• Effective communication and persuasion skills.
• Analytical mind set and used to work with sales data and analysis.
• Detailed market- and account knowledge of Germany.
• Fluent in German (C1 or C2).
• Very good communications skills in English.    

Workplace Location

• Location: Fully remote, working from home in Germany, this individual must reside within Germany 
• Travel: up to 35% of the year 
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

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Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 
• 40 hour working week
• Fully remote
• 30 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LHBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site when visiting HQ in Amsterdam
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.