Adidas INTERNSHIP 

Germany, Bavaria 

214029759

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process

Strategic Project & Initiative Management

• Lead and support cross-functional projects across departments (Sales, Brand, Finance, HR, Retail, etc.).
• Coordinate execution of events, athlete interactions, store contests, and partner engagements across Europe.
• Manage project briefs, timelines, resources, and stakeholder alignment.
• Track progress of initiatives using planning tools and maintain documentation.

Communication & Engagement

• Improve communication between European Retail Stores and Back Office teams and support the management of internal communication tools
• Assist in communication campaigns and special projects across regions.

Presentation & Reporting Excellence

• Create high-impact presentations and reports for leadership, retail, and external audiences.
• Distill complex updates into clear, visually compelling summaries.
• Compile market and consumer insights to support business decisions.
• Assist in producing retail-specific presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint slides).

Operational & Administrative Support

• Organize and follow up on meetings, workshops, market visits, and executive travel.
• Manage calendars, meeting logistics, and action tracking.
• Support ad hoc tasks and administrative duties

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

• Student of Management, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Strategy or similar
• Fluency in English (written & spoken), German is a plus
• Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
• Curiosity and analytical capabilities, demonstrating the ability to manage complex data, derive insights, and effectively convey narratives through presentations.
• Strong organizational and communication competencies
• Ideally first experience in project management and / or working in a cross-functional environment
• Strong presentation and communication skills are beneficial
• Good analytical skills and first experience in data analysis and reporting are a plus
• Ability to multi-task and solve problems independently

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.350,00€, compulsory internship 1.780,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2026 - September 2026
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: March 1st, 2026
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg)

NEXT STEPS

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.
• Please apply in the same language as the job description
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.