SALES INTERNSHIPS 2026

PLEASE NOTE By applying for this internship within our Sales function, you’ll automatically be considered across three areas within our core Sales teams. 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:

Working within the Sales function on key accounts and development team, these roles will cover a number of operational and marketing topics to support our teams across our UK and EU territories and build upon our digital and in store initiatives. 

You will be driving new ideas, and assisting on implementation of project work, with a focus on unlocking new opportunities for your chosen account. With this, you will work across multiple teams and disciplines, enabling you to dive into data analysis to identify gaps and mitigate risks, as well as project management.

The difference you will make:

You will be integral in driving the account growth, unlocking new opportunities through key initiatives. Focus on key functional improvements that will impact local teams and wider marketplace.

A day in the life: 

Account Management Internship (ASOS/Next/Very):

• Support on customer and user experience initiatives.
• Support the sales team with key sell in milestones e.g. sell in meeting prep, product set up via our DTB tool and product page set up.
• Tracking, measuring and driving key performance metrics to maximise sales opportunities.
• Own regular reporting to track sales opportunities and identify missed opportunities via proactive demand-based gap analysis and order book management to identify and mitigate risks.
• Working collaboratively cross functionally to build relationships with marketing, go to market, insights and account operations.

Sales Development Internship (covering all Wholesale accounts):

• 2 days are never the same! Workstreams will vary from commercial growth plans, marketplace mapping, digital solutions & driving strategic sales opportunities, all under the guidance and support of the existing Sales Development team.
• Digital & account query management
• Development of new sales tools & solutions
• Data maintenance and reporting

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
• Knowledge of Ecommerce and online marketplace retailers as well as key Bricks & Mortar accounts
• Strong IT skills across all applications, particularly excel to advanced knowledge level
• Strong analytical and numerical skills including understanding key metrics (traffic, conversion, margin)
• Strong communication skills: written, oral and presentation
• Proactive in personal development and using initiative
• Approaches challenges with a solution focused mindset

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.