Please read before applying
- To be considered as an adidas 2027 graduate, you must be a full-time student in your final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree and expect to graduate in 2027.
- You must have completed your degree and be available to work full-time from September 2027 to September 2028.
- You must be based in or willing to relocate to Manchester for the duration.
- By applying for this opportunity in Stockport, you will be considered across two Product & Ranging positions on different key accounts within adidas HQ marketing functions. adidas will decide which position best suits your experience at the end of the recruitment process.
What you’ll do
Love product, obsess over trends and stay curious about what makes people buy? This is your chance to help bring the right adidas products to the right consumers at the right time.
You’ll work at the intersection of product, consumer, sport and culture, partnering with teams across the business to help shape seasonal ranges, spot opportunities in the market and support plans that take products from idea to launch.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how products move from concept to consumer, contributing to projects that shape the future of adidas Originals or JD Sports. You’ll work with product, trends, storytelling and strategy.
A day in the life
- Shape how products go from strategy to market.
- Bring seasonal plans to life.
- Turn insights into action.
- Own projects and keep launches moving.
- Work with teams across adidas.
- Build ranges for key retail partners.
- Create presentations that tell the story.
- Spot opportunities through data and trends.
- Support major launch moments.
- Help shape what’s next for Originals and JD within adidas.
What you’ll bring
- Passion for adidas, sport, product and culture.
- Confidence sharing ideas and presenting to others.
- A proactive, get-stuff-done mindset.
- Strong analytical skills and a love of data.
- Organisation and project management skills.
- Curiosity about consumers, trends and behaviours.
- Creative thinking with commercial awareness.
- Confidence in Excel and PowerPoint.
- A collaborative, team-first attitude.
- Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to learn.
Location and working model
You’ll join adidas’ Stockport head office in Manchester. The office includes showrooms, a conference centre, a staff Wellness Hub, a gym, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and creative spaces.
adidas operates a hybrid working model with three days in the office and flexibility to work from home on the other two days.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Leading pension scheme.
- Generous employee discount.
- Sample sales.
- World-class facilities including a padel court, indoor football pitch and two gyms.
- Gym classes including weight training, Pilates, spin and padel coaching.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance benefit.
- Onsite Wellness Centre with appointments with health professionals.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Educational resources to support development.
- Opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events.
Next steps
Successful applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to complete a one-way video interview. Successful candidates will then progress to the adidas Talent Day.
adidas is committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process and can support adjustments where required.
adidas promotes a culture based on courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.