Adam Jones

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Global Head of Brand Marketing at Golf Pride

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Adam is a strategic marketing executive, currently serving as the Global Head of Brand Marketing at Golf Pride. His career is highlighted by over a decade at adidas, where he rose to Director of Marketing for Global Basketball, and experience scaling startups like Shoot 360. He holds an MBA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His professional focus on sports, particularly his extensive background leading global basketball marketing for adidas and executive role at a basketball-focused startup, suggests a strong personal passion for the game. He is an alumnus of both Michigan State University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, known for their strong athletics programs.

Unique fact: While at adidas, Adam was involved in the retail marketing strategy for the highly influential YEEZY product launches.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Global Brand Strategy
His career has focused on building and scaling global brands like Golf Pride and leading global marketing initiatives for adidas basketball.
Sports Marketing
He has a deep professional history in the sports industry, from global basketball at adidas to his current role in the golf sector.
Scaling Growth Brands
As VP of Brand & Experience at Shoot 360, he spearheaded a strategy that resulted in 300% franchise growth for the startup.

Media Appearances

Adam has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Global Head of Brand Marketing at Golf Pride
1-2022 - 6-2025
Vice President of Brand & Experience at Shoot 360
5-2020 - 6-2025
Brand Strategy Consultant at NEW KNEW STRATEGY
2015 - 2020
Director of Marketing - Global Basketball at adidas
2008 - 2015
Sr. Manager - Retail Marketing at adidas

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Michigan State University

More Information

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Exp : 21 Location : Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Global Head of Brand Marketing at Golf Pride
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Insights For Selling To Adam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adam is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adam

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adam move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Adam take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Adam

Personality Compatibility


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