Join adidas Europe and shape the future! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey. At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey?
Purpose of the role
Support our Sports Business Unit in bringing product and category strategies to life across South East Europe, gaining hands-on experience in category management, go-to-market processes and commercial planning while collaborating with teams across the business.
What you will do
- Support the Category (Go-To-Market) Team in preparing and organizing European and Global Business Unit materials for key seasonal go-to-market milestones.
- Assist with seasonal category planning and the execution of key initiatives across South East Europe.
- Coordinate the product sample ordering process together with your manager and in line with Marketing Operations guidelines.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and other internal teams to collect and analyze sell-in and sell-through data.
- Support the monitoring of key performance indicators for assigned product categories and contribute to regular reporting and analysis.
- Conduct research on market trends, competitor activities and consumer behavior to provide insights that support category planning.
- Help prepare presentations, reports and other materials for seasonal meetings and business reviews.
- Collaborate with different teams and stakeholders to develop an understanding of how product, brand and commercial strategies come together across the adidas business.
Skills you will need
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or another relevant field.
- Strong interest in sports, fashion, products and the sportswear industry.
- Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for working with commercial and market data.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with a willingness to further develop your skills.
- Good organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage different tasks and priorities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with different teams.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn and a proactive approach to new challenges.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Life at adidas
- Monthly base salary 1.000 EUR gross.
- Monthly meal allowance
- adidas Employee discount on all products
- Premium gym membership discount
- Employee Assistance Program offering personal counselling across a variety of topics
- Opportunities to attend and take part in company events and sponsored adidas events
- Structured training and development, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and the adidas Learning Portal
- Opportunities to join our mentorship program, networking activities and employee resource groups
- International intern community and work environment
- Regular development conversations throughout your internship
- Flexible and agile working arrangements with up to 40% home office
Eligibility
To be eligible for the internship, you should:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship, or be in a gap year between your Bachelor's and Master's degree.
- Ideally be in the final year of your studies, with a maximum of one year remaining until graduation following the internship.
- Be available for the full duration of the six-month internship.
Key facts
- Start date: January 2027
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: adidas Headquarters, Glyfada, Athens
Next steps
- To apply, please submit your CV in English. You don't need to include a motivation letter, but if there's something you'd like us to know, we'd be happy to hear from you.
- If your profile looks like a good match, you'll be invited to a video interview. Don't worry – we'll make sure you know what to expect.
- Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team based in Greece via phone or email.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.