Sales Graduates 2027 | Manchester

This is a 2027 graduate opportunity within adidas's Sales function, supporting key retail accounts and commercial teams from the Manchester office. Graduates get a front-row seat to how adidas grows some of its biggest retail partnerships, joining the team from day one to support real projects, drive key initiatives and help unlock new opportunities across the UK and Europe. Depending on the role, the graduate may support leading retail partners such as ASOS, NEXT and Very, or join the wider Strategic Sales team.

• Support real projects and drive key initiatives that unlock new opportunities across the UK and Europe.
• Analyse performance data and turn numbers into insights that help drive growth in key accounts.
• Own a product category and spot opportunities ahead of others.
• Support major launches and key moments across the business.
• Use data to uncover trends, solve problems and make smarter decisions.
• Build tools, reports and dashboards that are used by the business.
• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Planning, Analytics and Operations.
• Work with some of adidas's biggest retail partners, or join the wider Strategic Sales team.
• Bring fresh ideas that improve how the team works.
• Help shape what comes next through data, insights and action.

• Must be a full-time student in the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, expecting to graduate in 2027; those who have already graduated in 2026 are ineligible.
• Must have completed the degree and be available to work full-time from September 2027 to September 2028.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Manchester for the duration of the role.
• Passion for the adidas brand, sport and the world of retail.
• Curious and analytical mindset, always asking "why?".
• Ability to turn data and insights into actions that make an impact.
• Proactive approach, taking ownership and willingness to get stuck in.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate with confidence.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities and keep things moving.
• Interest in how brands, products and retailers grow together.
• Readiness to learn fast, challenge oneself and make a mark.

• Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other two days.
• A range of flexible working policies to support circumstances such as childcare, dependants or other life commitments.
• Based at the Stockport head office, a hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub.
• The Stockport site is home to over 350 adidas employees working across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

• Leading pension scheme
• Generous employee discount
• Sample sales
• World-class facilities including a padel court, an indoor astroturf football pitch and two top-of-the-range gyms
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, Pilates, spin and padel coaching, as well as men's and women's 5-a-side football
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

The company believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage.