Sr Specialist GBS Acct & Sales Ops German Speaker (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Portalegre, Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Sales Jobs

Advertiser:

adidas

Job ID:

132690459

Posted On:

10 February 2026

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Account Operations is responsible to support the business to achieve sales and market strategy objectives. Ensure a reliable, adequate, and competitive customer service level for all assigned customers of the channel.

Key Responsibilities:

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-Independently providing Account operations support to all assigned customers in specific market.
-Support customer communication through all relevant channels (email, tickets, phone), providing information on orders and products, and preparing various order-related analyses upon request from customers or Sales.
-Collaborate closely with internal and external departments (e.g. Sales, AS&O Team, Finance, Order Fulfilment) when dealing with the following topics:

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-Returns, complaints, scheduled deliveries, cancellations, launches, pre-pack promotions, procurement, etc.
-Monitoring credit-blocked orders and coordinating credit limit increases (credit requests) with Finance and Sales. 
-Perform order book management by recording and managing all types of orders; managing deliveries to ensure timely and complete delivery, including order prioritization in compliance with the strategic guidelines for sales control; monitoring electronic receipts for errors and correcting these errors using the tools provided.
-Extensively tracking carrier deliveries and parcel deliveries and initiating escalation in the event of delays and irregularities.
-Standing in for and supporting colleagues working in other groups within Accounts & Sales Operations.
-Support direct management with analysis, problem-solving preparation, and process improvements, including controls review and implementation. Additionally, provide coverage during vacations, business trips, or absences.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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-Strong Customer Service focus and excellent communication skills.
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-Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, SAP/CRM and Business Objects.
-Advanced English and German knowledge (written and spoken).
-Strong Understanding of costs and of sales generation.
-Process-oriented mindset and in-depth understanding of complex correlations.
-Proactive, Autonomous, and independent working style.
-A high level of problem-solving ability.
-Ability to contribute to a team environment where performance is measured.
-Experience in working under pressure to meet deadlines and conflicting priorities.
 

Requisite Education and Experience/Minimum Qualifications:

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-Successful completion of mandatory education level or vocational studies. Bachelor’s degree is a plus
-University degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance/Controlling or similar
-3+ years’ experience in providing customer support in the field of customer service, sales or logistics

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