BUSINESS INSIGHTS INTERNSHIPS 2026

PLEASE NOTE By applying for this internship within our Business Development function, you’ll automatically be considered across three Business Insights positions. We’ll assess your suitability based on your experience, background, portfolio, and the content you share as part of your application. Throughout the process, you’ll meet multiple stakeholders, so keep an open mind and be ready to explore where you might be the best fit! Please make sure you read and understand our application process before applying. 

We strive to be the world’s leading sports brand and we’re looking for pioneers and visionaries to help shape that journey. Sport never stands still and neither do we.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're stepping into a role where your impact is global and your individuality is celebrated. Champions aren’t only found on the field. Join a brand where ambition, resilience, and teamwork fuel everything that we do.

We seek people who connect deeply with our brand and bring their passion to work every single day.

To be considered as our next adidas Intern for 2026 - we'll need you to be enrolled as a full-time student with one year remaining after the internship, available from September 2026 to September 2027, and based in or willing to relocate to Manchester for the duration.

Location | Manchester

You’ll be joining our Stockport Head office, 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.

What you’ll do:

The difference you will make:

As a member of the Business Insights function, you will play a key role in supporting the team as they use effective analysis of data & reports to ‘bring the consumer to life’ within the adidas business. The team provide both current and future focussed insights and planning to provoke and influence decision-making within the commercial functions, with the objective of achieving the business’s strategic goals and maximising healthy key performance indicators.

A day in the life:

• Develop commercial acumen and analyse data & reports to extract relevant and actionable insights.
• Contribute to regular trading meetings with wider commercial functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Product) delivering insights in a digestible format appropriate for the audience.
• Ad hoc analysis & report creation, using software such as Microsoft Excel or Power BI.
• Regular and accurate updating of reporting.
• Collaborate closely and actively build relationships across commercial functions, working together on both projects and regular workflows to add value and accelerate the achievement of strategic goals.
• Present analysis both visually and verbally in team meetings.

Do you have what it takes?

Our roles are highly competitive and we’re proud to invite only the industry’s top talent to interview. Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• A strong passion for our brand and products is essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when working with data.
• A logical & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Curious and analytical thinking.
• Highly motivated to produce a high standard of output.
• A ‘growth mindset’, with a pro-active approach to personal development.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Experience of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI is advantageous but not essential.

Life at adidas:

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 we’ll do for you:

Alongside a competitive salary we offer:

• A leading pension scheme
• Generous employee discount and sample sales
• World-class gym facilities including a padel court and indoor football pitch
• Access to a wide variety of gym classes such as weight training, yoga, pilates, spin and padel coaching as well as both men and women’s 5-aside football
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Access to educational resources to support development
• Regular opportunities to win tickets to sport and music events

Eligibility:

• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship.   
• Candidates in the penultimate year of Bachelor's degree study (following the internship, students should have a maximum of one year to graduate).

• Available for the full duration of the internship – September 2026-September 2027

• Local to Manchester office or ability to relocate for the full duration of the internship.  

If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to show us your creative side by creating a short TikTok or video of your choice. This helps us get to know your personality, passion, and creativity before our Talent Days. If you’d prefer not to submit a video, just reach out to your recruitment partner, we’ll be happy to offer an alternative option.

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.