Assistant Manager Business Insights JD

Location:

Stockport – United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Advertiser:

adidas

Job ID:

132634228

Posted On: 

16 January 2026

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. 
 

Location
:
 

You’ll
 be joining our Stockport
 Head office
,
 
a vibrant hub featuring
 1
8 
showrooms, 
a dedicated
 Conference 
Centre
 and a
 staff Wellness 
Hub
. 
You’ll
 have
 
access to 
a
 
state-of-the-art
 gym
 
equipped
 with Peloton bikes
 
and
 every piece of 
kit 
you c
ould
 imagine. 
Plus, an
 indoor
 astroturf
 pitch
, 
a padel court, 
chat 
boxes
 
and inspiring
 
creative spaces. 
Our Stockport 
team consists of 
over 
35
0 
adidas 
employees, working across, Brand
 Marketing, Commercial
 
and Business support functions. 
 

What you’ll do:
 
 

The difference you will make:
 

As an Assistant Merchandising Insights Manager, you’ll support the Business Insights team by helping turn data into clear, actionable insights that support commercial decision-making.
 

Working closely with Senior Insights Manager and cross-functional partners, you’ll contribute to regular reporting, analysis, and insight generation to help “bring the consumer to life” across our retail partners.
 

This is an ideal role for someone early in their insights or analytics career who is curious, detail-oriented, and keen to develop their commercial understanding.
 

A day in the life: 
 

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-Own the delivery of specific weekly and monthly performance reporting for key retail partners
 

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-Support the commercial team with identifying key trends, risks and opportunities through analysing sell-out (Consumer) data.
 

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-Identify and communicate data driven insights & recommendations to internal stakeholders
 

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-As part of a wider insights team, deliver weekly trade reviews: Owning specific area of responsibility, ensuring data accuracy & clear communication / story telling
 

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-Execute ad-hoc analysis & deep dives to support commercial priorities & senior team members
 

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-Work collaboratively with the reporting team to enable the delivery of accurate & on-time reporting, plus supporting the maintenance and improvement of dashboard & tools as needed
 

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-Positively impact the monthly future forecasting processes through data collection, validation & analysis of sales & inventory data for specific area of responsibility
 

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-Collaborate & actively build relationships with colleagues across Sales, Brand, Digital and Finance to support shared objectives
 

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-Continually review your objectives and development goals with your line manager
 

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.
 

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-A strong passion for the adidas brand and sport
 

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-A curious mindset with an interest in using data to understand consumer and commercial performance
 

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-Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
 

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-Good communication skills, with the ability to explain data clearly and simply
 

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-Well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
 

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-Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
 

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-Relevant working experience in insights, analytics, merchandising, or a commercial function
 

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-Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic analysis)
 

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-Experience of using or exposure to reporting or dashboard tools (e.g. PowerBI)
 

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-Experience in editing reporting or dashboard tools (e.g. PowerBI) is an advantage, but not essential
 

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-Mindset: Curious, Questioning, agile, pro-active & action oriented
 

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-Interest in developing data visualisation and insight storytelling skills
 

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-University degree 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: 
 

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-A leading pension scheme
 

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-An annual bonus 
 

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-Generous employee discount and sample sales 
 

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-World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
 

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-Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5-aside football 
 

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-Private medical insurance and health cash plan 
 

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-Life assurance benefit
 

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-Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals 
 

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-25 days holiday + bank holidays 
 

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-Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
 

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-Access to educational resources to support development 
 

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-Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events
 

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. 
 

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