District Retail Trainer

Empower teams, drive performance and shape the future of retail excellence as our District Retail Trainer District Trainer - WA + SA As one of the leading sports brands globally, adidas has been built on a vision that our passion for sport makes the world a better place. We lead through innovation – in our product’s performance technologies, our originals fashion, and our commitment to developing and growing the company’s most important asset: our people. We're looking for an experienced District Trainer who will maintain high standards of themselves and their teams. Drive retail excellence by elevating the capabilities, bench-strength and engagement of our retail leaders and teams. Purpose & Impact on Organization Contribute to store profitability by: Meeting or exceeding sales and KPI targets within the store through learning and development Leading training and development in the store by providing a best‑in‑class onboarding and training program to ensure employees are fully knowledgeable in all areas of their role Providing a business partner service to the Store Manager, District Manager, and store team to deliver all business training projects in full and on time in collaboration with the Market, Hub and GSA Training function to ensure excellence in execution. Key Responsibilities Plan, drive and support the implementation of all retail training programs and platforms (e.g., Connect, Engage, Inspire (CEI), Every Moment Matters, AREA, ATTICUS, Seasonal Product Learning, etc.) by creating and/or leading inspiring and engaging workshops for the store team to ensure successful execution in the store. Create a professional, high-performance culture by upskilling, coaching and supporting Training Champs, Store Management Team, and subject specialists in stores within the District to deliver best‑in‑class training standards through effective communication methods (e.g., training sessions, online tools, training tools, Thinktime, etc.) Monitor and analyze performance data and make any necessary adjustments to drive commercial success, primarily within learning and development. Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values. Collaborate with the PAC Sales Academy to ensure best practice and compliance when delivering training initiatives and provide feedback on content and implementation of training programs to ensure cluster, market and global alignment. Supervise and support the team to ensure all customers receive an optimal service level at all times. Support store operations including visual merchandising and in‑store communication standards, merchandise delivery management process, organised stockroom and direct sales floor replenishment, and all applicable loss prevention procedures. Plan and implement engaging and effective onboarding programs for new joiners to the business in alignment with the Store Manager and District Manager. Support on the delivery of new store openings with new teams. Support Market Retail Learning strategy through coaching and supporting the Retail In‑store Learning Team within the District. Share best practices to drive overall store team performance and market Retail Learning strategy. Key Relationships Customers Peers, Store Leadership Team and District Manager Knowledge, Capabilities and Experience Store management/leadership experience, preferably in fashion retail Training and coaching experience, delivering workshops and initiatives adidas brand knowledge Knowledge of retail key performance indicators, profit and loss reports, and store operations Strong demonstrated commercial knowledge and business acumen Tenacity to achieve and exceed KPI targets Compliance and internal controls Ability to influence teams High attention to detail & integrity Role model and growth mindset Minimum Qualifications Minimum 12 months work experience in a sports/fashion customer‑ and commercial‑focused retail environment with advanced selling experience and comprehensive product, retail and industry understanding, (as well as first supervisor experience) Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal and written communication skills Requirements Must be available to work retail hours with the occasional weekend work to support stores according to business requirements. Must be available for interstate travel according to business requirements. Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle. Our Winning Culture At adidas, we have a winning culture. Physical power is not enough; mental strength is vital. We foster the athlete’s mindset through behaviours we want to enable and develop. These behaviours are at the core of our unique company culture: how we win while playing fair. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you hear 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 into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. Culture starts with people. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr