adidas - Internship opportunities - DTC merchandising & account operations franchise

Deadline: October 31, 2026

Program Starts: March 01, 2027

Program Ends: August 31, 2027

Internships

Companies

Location(s)

Germany

Herzogenaurach

Overview

The team is responsible for driving the planning, assortment building, buying process and account operations for our Franchise Stores across Europe. We ensure effective pre-season planning as well as strong in-season business management through order execution, replenishment, inventory management and operational support. By working closely with Franchise Partners and internal stakeholders, we help deliver the right product assortment, optimize business performance and achieve market KPIs while aligning with global guidelines.

Details

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS:

Support the management and monitoring of seasonal order books for Franchise Partners, helping ensure order accuracy and timely execution.
Assist in tracking Business On Hand (BOH), order status, and delivery performance, identifying potential risks and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Allocation teams to support the execution of seasonal product launches and commercial initiatives.
Assist with the preparation of business reviews, reports and presentations by collecting and analyzing sales, inventory and operational data.
Help maintain and update business systems and operational tools to ensure data accuracy and smooth order management processes.
Support the execution of order management activities, including order tracking, cancellations, returns and delivery follow-up
Prepare the facing for Own Retail / Franchise process, ensuring they are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process

Opportunity is About

Economics & Business

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo: Democratic Republic Congo: Republic Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Korea, North Korea, South Kosovo UN1244 (*not recognized by majority of countries) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau North Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Authority Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

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Description of Ideal Candidate

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH:

Student of business administration, sport management or international Business or similar
Fluency in English & German is essential
Advanced knowledge of the MS Office package, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication & analytical skills

ELIGIBILITY  REQUIREMENTS

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)

Students with ideally max. one year to graduation preferred

Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 – September 2027

Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

Dates

Deadline: October 31, 2026

Program starts:

March 01, 2027

Program ends:

August 31, 2027

Program Starts: March 01, 2027

Program Ends: August 31, 2027

Cost/funding for participants

Fully Funded

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

International intern community and work environment

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

Regular development conversations as part of your role

Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups

Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.470,00€, compulsory internship 1.930,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)

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)

Employee discounts on products

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