Please Read Before Applying | Graduate Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered as our 2027 graduate – you must be a full-time student in your final year of an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree, expecting to graduate in 2027. If you have already graduated in 2026, you will unfortunately be ineligible.

You must have completed your degree and be available to work full-time from September 2027 to September 2028. You’ll also need to be based in or willing to relocate to Manchester or London for the duration.

**Please note that by applying for this Graduate position within our Brand function, you’ll automatically be considered across three areas within Brand Activation & Communications.

What you'll do:

You'll join one of our Marketing teams, supporting the planning and execution of key campaigns throughout your graduate role.

Whether you're working within Brand Activation or Brand Communications, you'll play an important role in bringing campaigns to life, supporting key projects, and helping deliver impactful consumer experiences.

In our Brand Marketing roles, you'll take ownership of key areas, contribute to campaign planning and execution, and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders. While each role offers a different perspective on the business, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of categories, building a broad understanding of how marketing helps shape our brand, connect with consumers, and drive business growth. We’ll decide which is best suited to your experience at the end of the recruitment process.

A day in the life:

• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to support campaign delivery and activation
• Supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns and brand initiatives
• Assisting with budget management, administration, and reporting across projects
• Managing and supporting digital and retail marketing tools to ensure timely and effective launches
• Reviewing consumer, campaign, and market data to identify insights and support decision making
• Collaborating across teams and building your network to make the most of your graduate experience 

Do you have what it takes?

Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities:

• A stong passion for our brand and products is essential
• Strong communictaion and relationship-building skills
• An interest in sport, fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Being proactive, driven, and creative
• A willingness to learn, take ownership, and work collaboratively across teams

Locations | Manchester & London

There is one Brand Marketing role in London, and two in Stockport.

Our Stockport Head office is a vibrant hub featuring 18 showrooms, a dedicated Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. You’ll have access to a state-of-the-art gym equipped with Peloton bikes and every piece of kit you could imagine. Plus, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and inspiring creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

Our London office is in the heart of Farringdon, steps away from the iconic Hatton gardens and Leather Lane. Inside you’ll find a modern workspace with 12 showrooms, themed meeting rooms and inspiring creative spaces. Our multi-disciplinary team of 70+ adidas employees drive impact across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.

We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and the flexibility to work from home on the other 2 days. Beyond this, we offer a range of flexible working policies to support your circumstances whether that’s childcare, dependants, or other life commitments.

What’s In It For You:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• A leading pension scheme
• Generous employee discount
• Sample sales
• World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch (Stockport)
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, Pilates, spin & padel coaching as well as both men & women’s 5-aside football (Stockport)
• Fitness allowance of £49 per month for gym membership and classes (London)
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals (Stockport)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity + paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

Next steps:

If your application is successful and meets our eligibility criteria, you’ll be invited to complete a one-way video interview. This helps us get to know you in more detail and to understand your suitability to the role. Successful candidates will then progress to the final stage of the process: the adidas Talent Day.

Please note you will only be shortlisted from the CV submission stage if you meet our eligibility criteria.

We’re committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome throughout the application and interview process. If you require any adjustments, simply let your recruitment partner know and they will be glad to support you. 


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