Internship Opportunities - DTC Merchandising & Account Operations Franchise

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Herzogenaurach; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International intern community

adidas events and games

LinkedIn Learning access

Language training

Job summary

adidas invites a current business administration/sport management student to join the Retail & Franchise Europe – Merchandising & Account Operations team for a comprehensive internship in Herzogenaurach. You will support seasonal order books, monitor BOH and delivery performance, and collaborate across Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Allocation to drive launches and initiatives.

Across the internship, you will prepare business reviews, analyze sales and inventory data, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student for the internship duration.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Available March 2027 to September 2027 and willing to relocate to Herzogenaurach.

Responsibilities

• Support management and monitoring of seasonal order books for Franchise Partners.
• Track BOH, order status and delivery performance; flag risks.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Allocation teams.
• Prepare business reviews, reports and presentations with sales and inventory data.
• Maintain business systems and tools for data accuracy.
• Assist with order management activities including tracking, cancellations, returns.
• Prepare facing for Own Retail / Franchise process per market needs.

Skills

English & German

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Business Admin / International Business student

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

The internship sits within Team Retail & Franchise Europe – Merchandising & Account Operations Franchise, a team responsible for driving planning, assortment building, the buying process and account operations for Franchise Stores across Europe. The team ensures effective pre-season planning and strong in-season business management through order execution, replenishment, inventory management and operational support. Working closely with Franchise Partners and internal stakeholders, the intern helps deliver the right product assortment, optimise business performance and achieve market KPIs while aligning with global guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and monitoring of seasonal order books for Franchise Partners, helping ensure order accuracy and timely execution
• Assist in tracking Business On Hand (BOH), order status and delivery performance, identifying potential risks and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Allocation teams to support the execution of seasonal product launches and commercial initiatives
• Assist with the preparation of business reviews, reports and presentations by collecting and analysing sales, inventory and operational data
• Help maintain and update business systems and operational tools to ensure data accuracy and smooth order management processes
• Support the execution of order management activities, including order tracking, cancellations, returns and delivery follow-up
• Prepare the facing for the Own Retail / Franchise process, ensuring they are created according to market needs and incorporated in the buying process

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Student of business administration, sport management, international business or a similar field
• Fluency in English and German is essential
• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office package, with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
• Alternatively, in the gap year between a Bachelor's and Master's degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 to September 2027
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

Preferred Skills

• Students with ideally a maximum of one year to graduation

Workplace

• Flexible and agile working arrangements, with up to 40% home office possible

Salary

• Monthly gross allowance for a non-compulsory internship: €2,470.00
• Monthly gross allowance for a compulsory internship: €1,930.00 (difference due to different taxation; net will be the same)

Benefits & Perks

• International intern community and work environment
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events and games
• Structured training and development, with access to LinkedIn Learning, language training and the adidas Learning Portal
• Regular development conversations as part of the role
• Possibility to join a mentorship programme, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities, including an on-site gym (€25/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports programme including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Employee discounts on products

About the Company

adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage, recruiting and developing people to reflect the diversity of its consumers and communities.