Functional Trainee Program FTP - Brand adidas Marketing

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Marketing & Communications

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Graduate

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

We are a marketing company in a market driven industry. To be a leader in a competitive environment means being an innovator and a pioneer.
You have to think differently, take risks and go where no one has gone before.
We interpret our customers´ needs in global markets and turn these into meaningful products and communication campaigns in various channels, where we demonstrate our authentic vision and passion of our brand adidas.

In the
Functional Trainee Program Brand adidas - Marketing you will learn more about how to create products to be a desired brand on a global level as well as in key markets, in order to contribute to the brand adidas business targets. You will boost your career by understanding the creation and the commercial element of the business so that you can apply your learnings in your future career with our amazing brand.

We offer a unique platform to start your career coached by experienced mentors and managers. You will have the opportunity to rotate within 18 months through different Marketing departments in Germany and abroad. To provide a broader marketing insight you will rotate through the adidas world of brand marketing and other accompanying marketing support functions.

Do you like to work in an international sport, fashion and performance oriented brand and can you demonstrate genuine commitment, discipline and team spirit?

Your Profile

· University degree (Bachelor/Master) with a strong academic record, ideally with specialization in Marketing, Business, Textile, or Fashion
· International mindset/experience
· Practical experience (up to 18 months)
· True affinity/passion for sport and interest in the sporting goods industry
· Living the 3 Cs
· Creativity
· Confidence
· Collaboration
· Complex thinking ability and creative problem solving
· Strong customer focus and mindset
· Excellent communication skills in English (written/verbally)
· Energetic team player & creator

You can apply for the FTP regardless of your citizenship. If you will make it to the final round and receive an offer, the offer would be pending on the approval of the residence and work permit for Germany. We will support you in obtaining those.

How to apply?

Please impress us with your CV, university transcripts and relevant job references in English and a video (max. 90 seconds). In this video be creative and show us your passion for the functional trainee program inBrand adidas Marketingand why you want to be a part of the adidas Group. Please submit your application by
February 28th, 2017 (no cover letter necessary). Please upload your video on YouTube, Dropbox or similar and include the link to the video in your CV.

Application/Selection Process

· Online application until February 28th, 2017 including CV, link to your video, university transcripts and relevant job references in English
(you will receive feedback on your application latest 2-3 weeks after the application deadline had passed)
· Phone-/Video Interview
· Assessment Center
(the assessment centers will take place on May 15th, 2017 and May 16th, 2017)
· The decision on who will join our FTP program will be made within 2-3 days after the Assessment Center took place

This exciting program will start on October 1st, 2017!

Functional Trainee Program 2017 (“FTP 2017”) Instagram Challenge

“Through sport, we have the power to change lives”

Show us on Instagram what this adidas core belief means to you by publishing an Instagram post tagging #adidasFTP2017 and The post with the most likes at the end of the Challenge will win a place in one of the adidas assessment centers for the FTP 2017.

How to participate?

· Complete your online application to the adidas Group career portal and include your Instagram username in the contact details.
· Upload your content on Instagram by using #adidasFTP2017 and tag Your Instagram profile must be public.

The challenge will end at 15:00 (CET) on 28 February 2017 and the winner will be announced accordingly on Instagram and in accordance with the full Terms & Conditions.

It is not mandatory to participate in the FTP 2017 Instagram Challenge in order to be part of the selection process for the FTP 2017.

You acknowledge that the promotion uses Instagram’s social media platform, but is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.

To review the full Terms & Conditions please click here .

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