Yair Ball

Yair Ball

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Country Lead Israel @ adidas | 40 under 40

  • Education

    • Tel Aviv University

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Marketing and Strategy

      • Graduated magna cum laude.

    • Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Accounting and Finance

      • Graduated magna cum laude.

    • Harvard Business School Executive Education

      2024 - 2025
      Adidas GHIPO (Global High Potential Program) | Executive Education General Management, Leadership
  • Experience

    • Carel Group

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

      • Managed the famous "Boston" Chef restaurant in Eilat, overseeing a team of 50 employees and achieving an annual revenue of 5M$.• Implemented cost-saving measures and streamlined operations to increase efficiency and profitability.• Developed and executed marketing strategies to drive customer engagement and increase brand awareness.

      • Restaurant General Manager

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
      • Team Leader

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
    • IDigital

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

      • Led retail expansion efforts, doubling store locations within two years, negotiating terms, and improving store locations.• Developed and implemented sales and service methodologies to enhance customer experience and drive profitability.• Managed 18 stores and 200 employees, overseeing all store operations and regional managers. • Managed teams to achieve KPIs and ensure compliance, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service.• Developed business plans for each store based on Chain store's KPI, guiding teams throughout the process.• Recruited, coached, and developed management teams to drive operational excellence.• Collaborated with various departments such as human resources, inventory, marketing, and more to ensure seamless operations. • Managed the store with the highest revenue in Israel, leading by example and doubling the store's revenue within a year.• Implemented strategic sales tactics to drive customer engagement and increase sales performance.• Trained and mentored a team of sales associates to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve sales targets.

      • National Retail Senior Manager

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      • District Manager

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Store Manager

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
    • Juul Labs

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Retail Director, Israel & Greece

      • Established and managed from scratch a retail channel, strategically selecting locations and negotiating commercial deals.• Led teams to achieve company KPIs and values, recruiting, training, and implementing incentive plans.• Scouted, audited, and trained vendors to ensure successful implementation of work plans.• Part of EMEA Retail leadership team, direct report to VP Retail EMEA.

    • IDigital

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

      iDigital (TASE: ICON) - Apple’s Premium Partner in Israel.• Led the company to all-time NS and profitability results with back-to-back strong double digits growth across all years in the role.• Managed all sales channels at iDigital, including B2B, retail stores, call center, and e-com, to achieve revenue targets.• Developed strategic sales plans and led sales teams to drive growth and performance.• Analyzed market trends, identified new business opportunities, and negotiated complex deals.• Built strong client relationships and collaborated with cross-functional teams for sales support. Show less

      • VP Sales

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
      • Director of Business Development

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
    • Adidas

      Jan 2023 - now

      • Led business model transformation in the business to enable sustainable growth of the DTC channel in Israel, driving profitable results and exceeding commercial goals.• Developed a trading and service culture across all sales channels, focusing on buying, merchandising, and store development.• Defined and continuously developed franchise business models, aligning with industry benchmarks and global guidelines.

      • Country Lead Israel

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Senior Director DTC Israel

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apple Certified Sales Manager

      Apple
      Jun 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yair Ball
      40 Under 40, 2023 Most Promising Executives Award Ice Magazine Jan 2024
    • Awarded to Yair Ball
      Magna Cum Laude Tel Aviv University Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Yair Ball
      Magna Cum Laude Ben Gurion University Jul 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Tutor

      Issued by Perach - Tutorial Project on Jan 2009
      Perach - Tutorial ProjectAssociated with Yair Ball
    • Member

      Issued by ILF - Israeli Leadership Forum on Jan 2024
      ILF - Israeli Leadership ForumAssociated with Yair Ball