2019 US Internship - Wholesale/Sales (12 weeks)

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Sales

State / Province: Oregon
Position Type: Intern

City / Location: Portland
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

More than numbers, reports and prices, sales is about building strong relationships. Our sales teams manage global purchases worldwide while simultaneously caring for local interests. To us, building a better tomorrow means forging authentic, long-term connections. If you love the challenge of negotiation and get satisfaction from bringing products into the market, we invite you to join us.

CALLING ALL CREATORS

You are mobilizers who push us forward. Who challenge the status quo. The generation of ground-breakers, pace-makers and game changers. Your confidence breathes life into our brand and helps us to create unique experiences.

We don’t have all the answers yet, that’s why we need you! Join us. Create the new.

NOTE: The application for a 2019 internship will close on
November 15, 2018 . We will not accept any late applications. You will receive confirmation that your applicationhas been received and we will communicate your status after the application closes on November 15. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy!

2019 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Internship program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day-to-day basis:

· Intern Orientation
· Speaker Series with business leadership
· Cross-Functional Project
· Intern Sports League
· Social Events
· Mentorship

Wholesale/Sales Internships are available in the following functions:

Sales Operations | Business Analytics | Strategy | Digital Partner Commerce

YOUR TASKS

· Raise brand awareness through market and research analysis on the consumer.
· Gather data and identify trends/opportunities to evolve and grow the business; quantify growth opportunity and financial projections.
· Identify focus areas and make recommendations to improve brand presence.
· Present ideas to engage with our consumer beyond the digital & social realm.
· Present a point-of-view on athlete, collegiate assets and celebrity event activations.
· Partner cross-functionally on communications, product life-cycle process, media requests, etc.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Microsoft Office: Word, Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.), PowerPoint
· Business Analytics, Business Management, and Sales Degrees Preferred
· Visualization and reporting (e.g. Tableau, MicroStrategy etc.)
· Customer Experience Analysis and Measurement (e.g. Google Analytics).
· Testing & Optimization tools (e.g. Optimizely, Adobe Target)
· Marketplace Commerce (e.g. eBay, Amazon, Etsy)

QUALIFICATIONS

· Currently enrolled in a 2018-2019 full-time academic program.
· Expected graduation date Winter 2019 or Spring 2020
· Eligible to work in the US without restrictions.
· Available to work full-time in Portland, Oregon for the duration of the summer program (May 29th or June 12th – August 23rd).

APPLICATION TASK

We’d like to get to know you beyond a traditional Cover Letter. Please attach a 1-page PDF document to communicate to us what makes you a CREATOR. You may use written communication, images, sketches, or any other means to communicate this as long as it is a 1-page document and formatted as PDF.

* File must be under 5MB and attached in place of the Cover Letter.