Internship - Sales, Strategic Account Management and Development (m/f/d)
JOIN OUR SALES TEAM:
With sport playing a growing role in people’s lives, we operate in a highly attractive industry.
Leveraging our deep consumer understanding and the authenticity of the adidas brand, we continuously push boundaries in products, experiences, and services — guided by a strategy that taps into long-term positive trends.
‘Own the Game’ is our strategy that guides us through to 2026 – a plan rooted in sport.
Sport is adidas’ past, present, and future.
Our purpose: Through sport, we have the power to change lives
Why Join Us? An internship at adidas is more than just a learning opportunity — it’s a chance to live your passion, contribute to a global brand, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
We currently offer 3 exciting internship opportunities in our sales department in Zaragoza, where you will learn alongside passionate professionals, gaining hands-on experience in how we grow our brand, serve our partners, and connect with consumers. Choose the path that best fits your passion and strengths:
Strategic Accounts (2 internships: one focused on Sports Accounts and the other focused on Fashion/ Lifestyle Accounts): provide support to the Sales teams of our key retail partners to maximize sales and market share, oversee the execution of strategic projects, and ensure the adidas brand shines and is prominently represented across both online and brick-and-mortar channels.
Marketplace Development (1 internship): have a comprehensive overview of the Iberia Marketplace across different sales channels and ensure leadership with our key top retailers by working closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Finance, and GTM. This position is in Zaragoza.
GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS
- Learning side-by-side with your mentor and the wider sales team, you’ll dive into real business challenges and contribute to meaningful projects. Your journey will include:
- Strategic analysis & reporting: assist in gathering and analyzing sales data, conducting market and competitor research, and helping prepare reports that support decision-making.
- Client & partner engagement: Contribute to account planning processes, help prepare presentations and observe how we build strong relationships with key partners and digital marketplaces.
- Merchandising & product knowledge: Learn about our product ranges and support the creation of assortments and seasonal segmentation overviews.
- Operational excellence: support day-to-day coordination tasks such as managing product data, assisting with orderbook tracking, or helping with store and digital operations—depending on your team’s focus.
- Project & Initiative support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams on specific projects, helping with planning, follow-up, and execution while learning how global teams align and deliver.
- Whether your passion lies in data, strategy, negotiation or analysis, this internship will empower you to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a global sportswear leader.
WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH
- Student of Economics, Business Management or any related field preferred
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Comfortable using MS Office and digital collaboration tools.
- Strong communicator, empathetic, and able to build relationships easily.
- Organized and capable of managing multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- A team player who also works well independently.
- Action oriented, curious and open-minded
- Motivated to grow professionally and contribute to a fast-paced international environment.
- Passion for Sports and/or fashion.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- A real-life learning experience in a dynamic HR environment.
- Structured development: 360° onboarding, LinkedIn Learning, adidas Learning Portal, and hands-on learning.
- A tutor and a buddy to guide and support you throughout your journey.
- Regular feedback and development conversations.
- Mentorship & networking opportunities across the business.
- Diverse and international intern community.
- Access to exclusive adidas events and on-campus activities.
- DE&I initiatives: take part in meaningful actions such as International Women’s Day, Pride, and ongoing projects led by our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Wellbeing programs focused on sports and mental health.
- Modern workspace with canteen, cafés, reflection rooms, and free gym classes.
- Flexible setup, including 1 day of remote work per week, once you are properly onboarded and aligned with your team’s rhythm.
- Discounts on adidas products.
- Monthly gross allowance: €1,100
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for an internship with us, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized university for the entire duration of the internship or be in a gap year between completing a bachelor's degree and starting a master's program or being eligible for an end-of-studies internship, meaning you expect to complete your bachelor's or master's degree within the next 12 months.
- Be available full-time from January 15th to July 14th, 2026.
- Be willing and able to relocate to Zaragoza, Spain for the full duration of the internship.
KEY FACTS
- Application Deadline: September 15th 2025 11:59 PM CET
- Start Date: January 15th 2026
- Duration: 6 months
- Location: adidas Headquarters in Spain, Zaragoza
NEXT STEPS
- Please apply in English, as this is the language of the job description.
- Submit your CV to apply.
- No need for a motivation letter — but if you want to show us what makes you passionate about joining the brand and this role, we’d love to hear it!
- If we think there’s a match, you’ll be invited to a video interview — and don’t worry, we’ll guide you through it.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.