Internship Opportunities - Product Management (m/f/d)

adidas; Herzogenaurach; Vor Ort; EUR 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International intern community

Campus events & sponsorships

LinkedIn Learning access

Mentorship program

40% home office

Zusammenfassung

adidas is offering six internship opportunities in Product Management across BU Football, Running, Specialist Sports, and Lifestyle, based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The program emphasizes market-informed product ranges, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience in the product creation process.

The role supports range preparation, research, and merchandising insights, with English fluency required and German a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship.
• Gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree is acceptable (EU citizens for permit reasons).
• Students with ideally within one year to graduation preferred.
• Availability for the full duration of the internship Mar 2027 – Sep 2027.
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach, Germany for the full duration of the internship.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Product Management team in preparing the range direction.
• Understand and execute the product creation process from brief to final product.
• Work in a cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process.
• Engage in competitor benchmarking: store checks, online research, trend analysis.
• Maintain product information systems according to process timelines.
• Build knowledge to create industry-leading products.
• Prepare range presentations and merchandising overviews.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

English fluent

German a plus

Ausbildung

Full-time student

Gap year acceptable

Jobbeschreibung

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (M/F/D)

adidasisanequalopportunityemployer andwearecommittedtofosteringan inclusiveworkplace.Wewelcomeapplicationsfrompeopleof allages,genders(incl.genderidentity),ethnicand socialbackgrounds,nationalities, sexualorientations,religions, and beliefs, andthosewithapparentornon-apparentdisabilities*.Wedo nottolerateharassmentordiscriminationtowardanyofourapplicantsoremployees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonableaccommodationthroughout the recruitment process.

Applications to this opportunity are considered for all available Product Management intern roles. In this upcoming intake, we will be hiring for six internship roles in different business areas: BU Football, BU Running, BU Specialist Sports (Volleyball & Handball) and BU Lifestyle. Please be aware, that for some of our teams, German language skills will be mandatory.

If you are interested in finding out, how we plan and execute market relevant product ranges in close cooperation with cross-functional teams and strive for constant innovative product newness, exciting and engaging the consumer with our products, then this is the right opportunity for you!
Whetheryou'resupporting the preparation of range directions, dive deep into the product creation process or support consumer, market and retailer insights, your role will be integral in shaping the success of our brand in the dynamic world of sports.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS

Assist the Product Management team in preparing the range direction

Understand and execute the product creation process according to calendar timelines, from product brief to the final product

Work within a cross-functional team to enable a smooth product creation process withan optimumproduct outcome

Engage in competitor benchmarking: store checks, online research, trend analysis andanalyzerange performance

Build knowledge to be able tomaintainproduct information systems according to process timelines

Experience market,consumerand retailerneedsto be able to create industry leading products

Help to prepare range presentations

Support in preparation of Merchandising overviews and meetings

Execute given projects within a discussed frame

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH

Student of Business Administration, International Business, Design, Product Management / Development or similar with a focus on Marketing /Textile/Fashion/Sports

Fluent in English (written & spoken), German language skills are a plus

Strong interest & passion for Sport orLifestyle & Fashion

Project Management skills and / or ability to work on multiple tasks and project streams at the same time

Work collaboratively with multiple colleagues and stakeholders

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• International intern community and work environment
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.470,00€, compulsory internship 1.930,00€ (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same)
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25€/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Employee discounts on products

ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Students with ideally max. one year to graduation preferred
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 – September 2027
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship

KEY FACTS

• Application Deadline: October 15th, 2026, 11:59 PM CET
• Start Date: March 1st, 2027
• Duration: 6 months, full-time

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

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.