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With sport playing an increasingly important role in more and more peoples’ lives, both on and off the field of play, we operate in a highly attractive industry. Based on our deep understanding of our consumer and the authenticity of the adidas brand, we push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services. We do so according to our strategy, which allows us to fully capitalize on the acceleration of favorable long-term structural trends.
Own the game
- ‘Own the Game’ is our strategy that guides us through to 2025 – a plan rooted in sport. Sport is adidas’ past, present, and future.
- Our purpose: Through sport, we have the power to change lives
- Our mission: To be the best sports brand in the world
- Our attitude: Impossible is nothing
- Come test your strengths, broaden your skills, share your input, and pursue your passion with an internship at our Stockport HQ.
Are you ready to #OwnTheGame with us?
Join our business development team, stockport:
Support the Business Development function with key department initiatives and projects as identified by Director/Senior Manager.
Department specific responsibilities
- Ensure cross-functional focus on the key pillars of our strategy.
- Bring the voice of the consumer by sharing insights and market intelligence that supports coordinated, impactful decisions and actions across the business.
- Ensure North Europe management have all the tools they need to operate as a cohesive, highly effective, high performing team.
- Lead continuous improvement through high quality project management.
Role specific responsibilities
- Insights: Support the provision of consumer insights and market intelligence through analysis of data from a variety of external sources.
- Strategy: Assist the tracking process to assess progress of local priority projects and initiatives, to connect stakeholders and deliver the strategic plan.
- Head office: Enhance management processes through the delivery of additional high-quality output and documentation.
Key generic responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to wider Business Development team
- Assist with implementing and executing project work as advised by manager
- Work collaboratively and build cross functional relationships
- Have the confidence to make suggestions for improvements
- Display enthusiasm for new ideas
Key generic knowledge, skills and abilities
- Competent in Microsoft packages
- Communication
- Organisation
- Using own initiative
- Passion for the adidas brand
Requisite education and experience / minimum qualifications
- Bachelors students enrolled in university seeking a 12 month placement/year in industry
- OR Undergraduate gap year students seeking an internship before undertaking a Masters degree
Key facts
- Application Deadline: 15th March 2023
- Start Date: 15th September 2023
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: adidas UK, Stockport (South Manchester)
Your application
At adidas we believe that “Impossible is Nothing”.
Instead of a traditional cover letter, we’d like you to tell us what this phrase means to you. Think of what makes you passionate about joining the brand and why you want this role.
The format is totally up to you! If you are creative, show us. If you are analytical, share more! If you prefer to simply put pen to paper, go for it.
- Please apply in the same language as the job description
- Be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered
- Your '1 pager' can be submitted as print, visual, written, digital or a link, however please ensure to submit applications as a PDF.
