Vice President of Commercial Operations, EMEA

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Purpose of Role

The Vice President of Commercial EMEA is accountable for driving top and bottom line growth across strategic and regional Wholesale partners as well as assigned Distributor portfolio.

Your Impact

Part of the EMEA Leadership team, with direct reporting to the EMEA SVP Managing Director

Leading a direct team of 20+ FTE, own strategic account partnerships and relationships, and developing country/channel growth across the EMEA region with associated P&L accountability

Forecast, plan, and execute the commercial and financial plans for assigned account base defining key partnerships and KPIs for success

Design and drive Distributor long-range plans to allow for portfolio management across markets, identifying priority markets in balance with sustained markets, and activating areas for growth and opportunity for new tenders in key markets

Coach and develop teams with a focus on strong leadership, accountability, and empowerment

Consistent communication and partnership with senior levels - in EMEA and globally, as well as external accounts

Role includes high-level influencing, collaboration, and negotiation - both internally and externally

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree; MBA a plus

15+ years of relevant commercial and P&L accountability in the Retail/Sporting Goods/Apparel/ Footwear industry

Direct working knowledge, exposure, and understanding of the EMEA region, with a deep knowledge of the local market dynamics and opportunities

Proven success in leading and managing time-sensitive, complex projects and initiatives, delivering results, and driving growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Solid track record of successfully leading, coaching, and developing international, diverse, and remote teams with a visible ability to inspire and engage others

Proficiency in collaboration and executive presence in a matrix setup and building highly effective partnerships across a multitude of internal and external stakeholders

Significant ability to influence behavior at all levels and manage successful change

Proven expertise in designing and executing multiple strategic projects with a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding targets while demonstrating accountability

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Proven enterprise mindset to ensure prioritization alignment with strategy and resources

Workplace Location

Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office

Return to Work Designation: Hybrid, with 3 - 4 days a week in-office as minimum

Travel: 50% - 60% of the year

Relocation

Relocation may be provided

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Benefits & Perks

38 hour working week, with Summer Flex hours and flexible Fridays

Hybrid work and remote work opportunities within the EU

28 days holiday

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

Lots of Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community

Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.

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.

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