Adidas Are Hiring a Scouting Manager
On Wednesday, Adidas announced that they are looking to recruit more than 2800 new employees at 307 locations in 47 countries in 2022. Now we have become aware of one of these job offers, and it sounds interesting.
Adidas Southern HQ (Monza, Italy) Search For Scouting Manager Football - Sports Marketing
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Adidas have advertised the job of a "Scouting Manager Football - Sports Marketing". The task of the job is "to detect, identify and sign the young upcoming talents, future icon of adidas."
It has become more competitive to identify, recruit and sign players
The job description makes it very easy to understand what it is all about. Adidas are looking for someone who identifies, secures and support the the brand's future stars. You should also create a network in the world of football among Scouts, Coaches and Regional advisers.
Adidas also mention that it has become more "competitive to identify, recruit and sign players to the brand as Competitors of adidas, including through the use of their sponsored clubs, are extending their reach in player scouting".
As you surely already guessed, the "position requires substantial travel (60% to 70%) for meeting with agents, clubs, and attendance to games".
Substantial travel is required
If you are interested in the position, it is important to know that it is a job offer from the Adidas Southern HQ in Monza, Italy, just 15 km from Milan. You need to be fluent in English and Italian mother tongue.
Apply as Scouting Manager Football - Sports Marketing on Adidas' Website
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