Sales / Account Management Graduates 2027 - Manchester

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 for the duration.

Please note: By applying for this opportunity, you'll automatically be considered for two roles across our Sales function, supporting some of our key retail accounts and commercial teams based in our Manchester office. We’ll decide which is best suited to your experience at the end of the recruitment process. 

What you’ll do:

Get a front-row seat to how adidas grows some of its biggest retail partnerships. From day one, you'll be part of the team, supporting real projects, driving key initiatives and helping unlock new opportunities across the UK and Europe.

No two days look the same. You could be analysing performance data, supporting major sell-in moments, managing key business activities or collaborating with teams across Sales, Marketing and Operations to bring plans to life.

You'll help drive growth, build strong partnerships and make an impact on projects that shape the future of our business. Depending on the role, you could support leading retail partners such as ASOS, NEXT and Very, or join our wider Strategic Sales team, gaining hands-on experience of how a global brand wins in the marketplace.

A day in the life: 

• Turning numbers into insights that help drive adidas growth in our key accounts.
• Owning a product category and spotting opportunities before anyone else.
• Supporting major launches and key moments across the business.
• Using data to uncover trends, solve problems and make smarter decisions.
• Collaborating with teams across Marketing, Product, Planning and Analytics.
• Building tools, reports and dashboards that people actually use.
• Working with some of our biggest retail partners.
• Bringing fresh ideas that improve how we work.
• Helping shape what's next through data, insights and action.

Do you have what it takes?

• You love the adidas brand, sport and the world of retail
• You're curious, analytical and always asking "why?"
• You can turn data and insights into actions that make an impact
• You're proactive, take ownership and aren't afraid to get stuck in
• You build strong relationships and communicate with confidence
• You stay organised, manage multiple priorities and keep things moving
• You're interested in how brands, products and retailers grow together
• You're ready to learn fast, challenge yourself and make your mark

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. 

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 facilities including a padel court, indoor football pitch, and 2 top of the range gyms
• 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
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Onsite Wellness Centre offering appointments with a variety of health professionals
• 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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