Business Insights Graduates 2027 | Manchester

The Business Insights and Sales Development graduate programme sits within the Corporate Services team and is based at the Stockport head office. Graduates turn real business data into actionable insights that influence decisions across Sales, Marketing, Product and Leadership teams. Applicants are automatically considered for three Business Insights positions and one Sales Development position, with the most suitable placement decided at the end of the recruitment process.

• Turn data into stories, insights and actions that help shape business decisions
• Spot trends, uncover opportunities and answer the "why?" behind the numbers
• Build reports and dashboards using tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Bring commercial insights to life for Sales, Marketing and Product teams
• Collaborate across the business to solve challenges and drive performance
• Present findings in a way that is clear, impactful and easy to act on
• Work on projects that influence how adidas plans, sells and grows
• Find smarter, faster ways of working through data and technology

• Full-time student in the final year of an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree, expecting to graduate in 2027
• Must have completed the degree and be available to work full-time from September 2027 to September 2028
• Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester for the duration of the programme
• Confident using Excel and PowerPoint, which will be used daily
• Naturally curious and always asking "why?"
• Enjoys spotting patterns, trends and opportunities in data
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in getting things right
• Enjoys solving problems and finding smarter ways of working
• Able to turn complex information into simple, clear insights
• Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling priorities
• Excited to learn, develop and take ownership from day one

• Bonus points for having explored Power BI, AI or other data tools

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days
• A range of flexible working policies to support circumstances such as childcare, dependants or other life commitments
• Stockport head office featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub
• Onsite state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes, plus an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and creative spaces
• The Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees working across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions

• A leading pension scheme
• Generous employee discount
• Sample sales
• World-class facilities including a padel court, indoor football pitch and 2 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 both 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.