• Drive sales revenue, margin, and profitability for assigned strategic accounts, delivering against regional and country targets.
• Analyze sell‑through, retail insights, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and inform assortment, replenishment, and in‑season actions.
• Optimize inventory levels, margin contribution, and overall account profitability through data‑driven decision making.
• Manage the full sell‑in cycle: pre‑season order capture, re‑orders, in‑season trading, and accurate order book maintenance.
• Partner with the Line Manager and relevant cross‑functional teams to ensure seasonal brand and commercial initiatives are executed effectively for the assigned account(s).
• Lead the day‑to‑day GTM deliverables, including line reviews, assortment building, sell‑in presentations, and distribution planning.
• Contribute input to Area Sales Plans and develop account‑specific assortment proposals that align with distribution rules, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
• Support continuous improvement of GTM processes by sharing feedback and driving smoother cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, pricing dynamics, and distribution shifts relevant to assigned accounts.
• Consolidate insights and proactively share recommendations with senior management to support strategic decision making.
• Use data consistently to guide account planning, assortment proposals, and in‑season adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time delivery, healthy inventory, and operational accuracy for assigned accounts.
• Maintain high forecasting accuracy by submitting timely demand forecasts and tracking risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to pricing governance, distribution rules, and internal controls.
• Support process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce error rates.
• Work effectively with Marketing, Merchandising to coordinate account‑specific plans and ensure cohesive brand execution.
• Represent account needs in cross‑functional discussions and ensure execution aligns with brand guidelines and commercial priorities.
• Act as a collaborative partner and positive contributor to the broader Key Account and Sales organization.

• 3–5+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Commercial roles, ideally within the sporting goods, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG industries.
• Proven track record managing major retail or digital accounts, with ownership of sell‑in, sell‑through, forecasting, and in‑season trading.
• Strong understanding of seasonal Go‑To‑Market (GTM) processes, assortment planning, and distribution frameworks.
• Experience working with multi-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Skilled in interpreting sell‑through, inventory health, and market data to drive decisions.
• Solid negotiation skills and high comfort presenting seasonal collections to buying teams.
• Ability to build tailored assortments aligned to brand positioning, account needs, and distribution guidelines.
• High proficiency in forecasting, demand planning, and order management.
• Ability to turn data into clear recommendations related to assortment, replenishment, pricing, and in‑season actions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail across order books, timelines, accuracy, and process compliance.

• Own sales revenue, margin, and profitability for assigned strategic accounts, delivering against regional and country targets.
• Lead the analysis sell‑through, retail insights, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and inform assortment, replenishment, and in‑season actions.
• Drive optimization of inventory levels, margin contribution, and overall account profitability through data‑driven decision making.
• Manage and ensure excellence in the full sell‑in cycle: pre‑season order capture, re‑orders, in‑season trading, and accurate order book maintenance.
• Partner with the Line Manager and relevant cross‑functional teams to ensure seasonal brand and commercial initiatives are executed effectively for the assigned account(s).
• Own and drive the day‑to‑day GTM deliverables, including line reviews, assortment building, sell‑in presentations, and distribution planning.
• Shape and contribute input to Area Sales Plans and develop account‑specific assortment proposals that align with distribution rules, brand positioning, and commercial goals.
• Support continuous improvement of GTM processes by sharing feedback and driving smoother cross‑functional collaboration.
• Monitor consumer trends, competitive activity, pricing dynamics, and distribution shifts relevant to assigned accounts.
• Own and proactively deliver consolidate insights and proactively share recommendations with senior management to support strategic decision making.
• Leverage data consistently to guide account planning, assortment proposals, and in‑season adjustments.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Supply Chain, and Sales Operations to ensure on‑time delivery, healthy inventory, and operational accuracy for assigned accounts.
• Maintain high forecasting accuracy by submitting timely demand forecasts and tracking risks and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to pricing governance, distribution rules, and internal controls.
• Lead process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce error rates.
• Drive alignment with Marketing, Merchandising to coordinate account‑specific plans and ensure cohesive brand execution.
• Represent account needs in cross‑functional discussions and ensure execution aligns with brand guidelines and commercial priorities.
• Act as a collaborative partner and positive contributor to the broader Key Account and Sales organization.

• 5-7+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Sales, or Commercial roles, ideally within the sporting goods, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG industries.
• Proven track record managing major retail or digital accounts, with ownership of sell‑in, sell‑through, forecasting, and in‑season trading.
• Strong understanding of seasonal Go‑To‑Market (GTM) processes, assortment planning, and distribution frameworks.
• Experience working with multi-functional partners (e.g., Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Skilled in interpreting sell‑through, inventory health, and market data to drive decisions.
• Solid negotiation skills and high comfort presenting seasonal collections to buying teams.
• Ability to build tailored assortments aligned to brand positioning, account needs, and distribution guidelines.
• High proficiency in forecasting, demand planning, and order management.
• Ability to turn data into clear recommendations related to assortment, replenishment, pricing, and in‑season actions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail across order books, timelines, accuracy, and process compliance.

As Retail Director Europe Central, you will lead and drive the performance of our Retail Stores across the European Central Cluster (DACH, Eastern Europe, Benelux) for FPS & FOC channels. Your mission is to deliver sustainable sales and profitability while ensuring a consistent, premium and inspiring shopping experience that brings the PUMA brand to life.

You will play a key role in shaping our retail footprint by closely partnering with Leasing to evaluate new store locations and by managing store openings, refits, and closures. With a strong commercial mindset and passion for people leadership, you will translate strategy into excellence in execution.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Sales & Profitability: Drive sales, margin, and profitability while protecting and elevating the PUMA brand image.
• Business Opportunities: Identify and leverage growth opportunities through productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and cost control.
• Market & Consumer Insights: Analyze customer profiles, buying behavior, local market trends, and competition to steer the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Merchandising, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising to respond to trends and unlock business potential.
• Customer Experience: Ensure outstanding customer experience across all stores, fully aligned with PUMA’s values and service standards.
• Operational Excellence: Deliver consistently on operational KPIs and ensure adherence to all standard operating and customer service procedures.
• Strategic Planning: Actively contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives, including marketing and merchandising opportunities.
• Data & Analytics: Ensure transparency, communication, and effective use of key data to support strong decision-making.
• People Leadership: Build, inspire, and lead high-performing, accountable, and service-oriented teams across the region.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with all legal and operational requirements, including occupational health and safety within your area of responsibility.

• Extensive leadership experience (+15 years) in an international retail management, ideally in a multi-country environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability
• Deep understanding of retail operations, store performance steering, and customer experience excellence
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire large teams and senior retail leaders
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across functions
• High level of ownership, resilience, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Passion for sport, lifestyle, and the PUMA brand

• Support the design team in creating graphic concepts for Teamsport footwear and equipment collections

• Translate seasonal trends, athlete insights, and performance stories into impactful graphic executions

• Assist in developing print placements, colorways, logo applications, and graphic details across multiple product categories

• Prepare presentation materials, mock-ups, and visual assets for internal reviews and cross-functional collaboration

• Contribute to the creative process from research and ideation to final artwork preparation while ensuring brand consistency and product performance alignment.

• Enrolled student in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Communication Design, or a related creative field for a whole period of an internship

• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop, with a good eye for typography, layout, and color.

• Passion for sports, football culture, and performance product design with awareness of current fashion and graphic trends.

• Creative, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across design and product teams.

• Starting date: 01.07.2026; Duration: 6.

• Support the Product Line Managers in coordinating all aspects of product lifecycle management.
• Accurate maintenance and input of data and updates within internal product information system.
• Assist with market- and competitor studies, retail and product trend research, data collection and general day-to-day business.
• Preparation of sales data/order figures using Excel, with involvement in margin and pricing calculations.
• Create and prepare presentations and attend internal meetings and events.
• Maintain product descriptions for the seasonal product catalogue, support with photo approvals and be the key point person for the organization of samples for internal and external stakeholders.

• Enrolled student in a relevant field of studies such as Business Administration, Sports Management, Textile Management, Fashion Marketing or similar for the whole period of an internship
• Basic analytical skills and excellent attention to detail 
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Competent level of MS-Office Tools
• Ability to work well as part of a team but also independently with a hands-on approach and proactiveness
• Starting date: 01.07.2026; Duration: 6 months.

• Acting as a cross-functional connector between Sales and Finance to ensure aligned risk decisions
• Managing credit risk classification during the onboarding of new business partners
• Monitoring and assessing the overall risk profile of our customer portfolio, incl. early warning identification
• Improving and further developing risk analyses, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Authorizing releases of goods for critical clients while balancing risk exposure and business needs

• A university degree in Economics, Finance, Controlling or equivalent, ideally with focus on credit risk
• Professional experience in Accounting, Controlling or Credit Management
• A high affinity for numbers, strong analytical mindset, and passion for reporting
• An independent working style, fast comprehension and strong commitment
• Solid skills in Power BI, Excel, Microsoft 365, plus basic knowledge of SAP S4/HANA FICO

• Act as internal consultant for Global Operations and wider PUMA organization

• Lead individual Global Operation initiatives as directed by COO and Senior Director Head Office & Programs, ensuring timely implementation in alignment with overarching corporate strategy

• Contribute to development of Global Operations strategic narrative and its break-down into concrete targets and supporting initiatives

• Adopt - jointly with key experts within Global Operation functions - a holistic metrics framework to identify focus areas and steer decisions in Global Operations

• Prepare COO & Global Operations leadership communications to increase transparency of strategic direction and better engage the organization

• Drive executive-level presentations and reports to communicate current business performance and strategic initiatives to key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., SVB meetings, internal milestone meetings etc.).

• 6-10 years of relevant working experience in management consulting firm or Strategy/ Program Management/ Business Development roles in established corporations

• Experience with fields in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or Technology is a plus

• Proven ability to lead complex strategic transformative programs and projects

• Strong business acumen and understanding of the broader business context in the sporting goods industry

• Strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills, identifying key issues and developing effective solutions

• Very strong communication skills towards senior management

• Experience with Power BI is a plus

• Highly committed team player with a great affinity towards sports.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Be part of our BI Wholesale & Operations team driving end-to-end business transparency through our cross-functional reporting suites

• Support in managing multiple projects within the Wholesale & Operations BI landscape

• Discuss and manage operational and strategical data needs, challenges and opportunities with key users and manage the development of new reporting solutions

• Proactively analyze data sets that support efficient and data driven business decision making

• Design, develop, implement and maintain interactive reporting templates/dashboards using Microsoft PowerBI (frameworks, concepts, tools)

• Create and maintain documentation for Wholesale & Operations Template BI solutions, including data sources, models, reports and training material

• Conduct and manage data integration initiatives to unify multiple sources into one accessible BI ecosystem

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of BI and KPI standards; provide consultation to the technical teams on governance and quality assurance measures

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 3 years of professional experience, ideally in the area of BI & Reporting

• Familiarity with BI projects, wholesale and logistical processes as well as relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from Data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to translate operational & strategic needs into scalable BI solutions and clear reporting outcomes

• Analytical, proactive mindset: you spot trends, patterns and opportunities early and convert insights into actionable recommendations for decision-making

• Power BI expertise (data modeling, DAX, interactive dashboards, performance best practices) and a passion for building user-centric reporting suites

• High documentation & governance orientation: you create clear documentation (sources, models, KPI definitions, training material) and contribute to BI/KPI standards & quality assurance.

• Strong communication & enablement skills: you can facilitate requirement discussions, align expectations, and train users to drive adoption of BI templates and dashboards

• Quality-driven and detail-oriented, ensuring consistency, reliability and transparency across reporting and KPI logic.

• Fluent English (German is a plus), comfortable working in an international, fast-paced environment with a team-first attitude.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Be part of and drive the BI transformation within an evolving and changing European and global set-up

• Co-manage multiple projects within the Wholesale and Operations landscape for high quality, on schedule, in scope and in budget delivery

• Support project planning, execution and monitoring progress

• Manage operational and strategic data needs, challenges and opportunities with key users and manage the development of new reporting solutions

• Define BI requirements towards technical backends as a central interface to our implementation partners

• Create and maintain documentation for the Template BI solutions, including data sources, models, reports and training material

• Support Wholesale & Operations BI project management and own respective PM toolset

• Support the Teamhead Business Intelligence Wholesale & Operations in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in designing and planning the Wholesale & Operations BI roadmap

• Establish a framework to control the stability and ongoing enhancement of existing wholesale & operations BI solution in alignment with business needs and technical implementation partners.

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the area of project management

• Familiarity with BI projects, wholesale and logistical processes and relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from Data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Strong knowledge of (agile) project management methodologies and toolset

• Strong project co-leadership: You can co-manage multiple initiatives end-to-end (quality, timeline, scope, budget) and keep teams aligned in a fast-paced environment.

• Structured planning & execution: You support project planning, run execution routines, track progress, and manage risks/issues with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.

• PM toolset proficiency: You support BI project management governance and toolsets (e.g., templates, tracking, reporting cadences) to drive transparency and execution discipline.

• Clear communication & stakeholder management: You communicate confidently across business and tech, align expectations early, and drive decisions with a pragmatic, solution-oriented attitude.

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, and effectively manage project changes

• Business fluent in English.

This job opportunity will be available in full time or part time.

• Translate the BU strategy into a global merchandising strategy and drive the company’s direction towards a more focused range (range reduction) and global footprint (mandatory range)

• Drive insight into the planning across consumer, trend, market and channel insights

• Drive multi-year franchise lifecycle plans from incubation to maximization incl. line planning, forecasting and tracking

• Build seasonal playbook and global assortment plan rooted in the consumer, that drive sales and achieve the set KPI’s

• Create assortment line planning with curated consumer centric product ranges & packages that serve the needs of WHS, Retail & eCom, set GRR, distribution & segmentation, identify commercial opportunities & gaps

• Set Volume Guidance and allocation

• Drive alignment across Marketing x BUs x Commercial Functions to land cohesive and meaningful stories packages and product plans towards the consumer

• Align key stakeholders and drive projects to capture growth and meet commercial targets

• Create and land the distribution framework in alignment with the commercial functions

• Drive milestone content readiness for the BU across divisions towards improved and earlier sell-in readiness

• Drive close interaction with cluster go to market teams to drive the strategy and seasonal 360 plans into execution and capture feedback to shape future strategy

• Deliver framework and seasonal execution to ensure global communality while balancing local specific needs (mandatory range)

• Provide in-season analysis utilizing WHS & DTC data and deliver FC at key milestones providing clear calls to action required

• Lead teardowns to review performance and react to market shifts and deliver monthly marketplace recaps

• Lead the team by fostering team and talent development through coaching and mentoring. Ensure the right environment is set for the team to deliver against the business needs. Ensure the teams capabilities evolve with the business and industry needs and support their professional growth.

• Take ownership and drive consistency with your peers across categories.

• 12–15+ years of progressive experience in Global Merchandising, Commercial Strategy, GTM, or Business Unit leadership with focus on Sport Lifestyle Market

• Proven ownership of global, multi-market merchandising strategy at scale

• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organization

• Experience driving transformation initiatives (range simplification, process standardization, global frameworks)

• Proven ability to translate BU and corporate strategy into multi-year global merchandising roadmaps

• Strong track record of driving range reduction and portfolio focus to unlock growth and improve productivity

• Deep expertise in franchise lifecycle management (incubation → scale → maximization → renewal)

• Advanced commercial acumen across Wholesale, Retail, and eCommerce

• Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Governance

• Ownership of KPI frameworks (revenue, margin, productivity, sell-through, GRR) at scale

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Regional leadership

• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite or board-level audiences

• Proven ability to create organizational alignment around focused product stories and seasonal narratives

• Experience improving sell-in readiness and milestone governance across divisions

• Experience leading senior managers and developing future leaders

• Strong coaching mindset with a focus on succession planning and capability evolution

• Highly consumer-obsessed yet commercially disciplined

• Decisive, outcome-oriented, and comfortable making high-impact trade-offs

• Strong systems thinker who builds structure without sacrificing agility

• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced global environments.

• Be part of and drive the strategic EBP transformation program by implementing and rolling out regional template reporting solutions complementing the EBP Eco-system  

• Be responsible for EBP BI Workstream for Roll-Outs & Continuous Improvement (initiatives, customer management, harmonization)   

• Lead and manage all EBP BI projects to deliver them with high quality on schedule, on scope and on budget 

• Design, develop and implement reporting templates (frameworks, concepts, tools)   

• Define European BI requirements towards IT backends as an EBP interface to IT

• Be informed and consulted regarding additional local area BI activities   

• Lead European BI project management and be responsible for an appropriate project management toolset  

• Support the Teamhead Business Intelligence EBP in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in designing and planning the EBP BI roadmap 

• Plan the solution design based on briefed business requirements and facilitate technical interface discussions.

• Degree in Business Administration, Business Informatics or similar 

• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in the area of project management

• Familiarity with ERP projects, wholesale processes and relevant industry experience is a plus 

• Knowledge of general set-up of Corporate BI environment from data extraction up until proper presentation of relevant KPIs for business steering and decision support

• Familiarity with ERP projects, wholesale and DTC processes and relevant industry experience is a plus

• Strong knowledge of (agile) project management methodologies  and toolset

• Core analytical and project management skills, including budget tracking, planning, reporting, resource management, stakeholder communication, and risk management

• Quick comprehension of relevant business processes and requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively operate in cross-functional teams

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, and effectively manage project changes

• Business fluent in English.

• Oversee pricing, markdown and promotional activities of competition as a resource for internal key stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining prices and price accuracy in ERP system
• Proactively analyze current price points and dynamically changing markdowns to win the buy box
• Work cross functionally with Planners, Category and Commercial Managers
• Support the business team in modeling revenue and margin opportunities on pricing
• Conduct price analysis across different ecommerce platforms and provide suggestions on mark-downs
• Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, analysis, validation, and documentation
• Drive development of quantitative models necessary for the evaluation and implementation of new pricing strategies
• Develop innovative methods and tools for reviewing, analyzing, forecasting, and presenting pricing, markdowns and promotion performance metrics

• Bachelor’s degree in business Mgmt. or other relevant areas
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in E-Commerce or Digital Industry
• Knowledge of standard Retail / E-Com processes and KPIs
• Experience with analytical tools such as MS excel, Power BI
• Strong analytical skills - ability to gather data and create meaningful analysis or reports
• Knowledge of using digital platforms – SAP, SFCC, Product Data Mgmt tools is beneficial
• Commercial mindset and ability to prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English, fluency in German or another European language is a plus