Functional Trainee Program FTP - Global Sales - Adidas Group - Herzogenaurach

Job description

Country: Germany
Job Function: Sales

State / Province: Germany
Position Type: Graduate

City / Location: Herzogenaurach
Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: Yes

Interested in being a part of something new within one of the most famous athletic and lifestyle brands in the world? Would you like to be one of the early pioneers to help lead the adidas Group to its inevitable future of being the best sports brand in the World?

This is an opportunity to join a truly international business with an environment that is often described as dynamic, innovative, and culturally diverse. If you share our love for sport and competition and have the drive to be number one in what you do, then consider this option to join our winning team!

We want to be the best sports brand in the world - to do so; we have to pay particular attention to our different markets. Our Global Sales Strategy and Excellence team builds the sales strategy for all our customer and consumer channels, and also creates global programs and standards to support world class execution through by our Markets. Direct to Consumer covers Retail, e-commerce and Customer Interaction channels such as CRM, while our Wholesale business creates B2B and Key Account strategy and operational excellence globally.

Job profile
In the 18 months of the program, you will gain a diverse set of career experiences across our Sales Channels in projects and day-to-day business. As you progress through the program and perform well, you will build a global network within the adidas Group which will support your ongoing career development within the group.

As a Functional Trainee in Global Sales Strategy and Excellence, you will have the opportunity to learn about:

· Retail Management
· Key Account Management
· e-commerce
· Consumer Interaction – CRM and Loyalty
· Commercial Planning / Forecasting
· Business Development

Your Profile

· University degree (Bachelor/Master)
· International mindset/experience
· Relevant practical experience in Sales (e.g. internships/work experience 0-18 months)
· Fluent English language skills (written/verbally)
· True affinity/passion for sport and interest in the sporting goods industry
· Complex thinking ability and creative problem solving
· Customer focus and Mindset
· Excellent communication skills & collaborative
· 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 and answer the following task in English if you believe that you have what it takes to shape the future of sports together with us by
April 10th, 2016 (no cover letter necessary). Read the job requirements and the task carefully.

Like yours - our world is constantly evolving and changing – CREATING THE NEW is our strategy to shape the future of sports. We expect you to live our adidas Group behaviors
Creativity, Collaboration & Confidence every single day.

Imagine it is your first working day at the adidas Group. Please write a short personal essay about how you embody our adidas Group behaviors in your daily life at the office (max. word count 350 words).

Application/Selection Process

· Online application until April 10th, 2016
(you will receive feedback on your application 2-3 weeks after the application deadline had passed)
· Video Interview
· Phone Interview
· Assessment Center
(the assessment center will take place between July 11th and July 22nd)
· 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 November 1st, 2016!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions: ************@*******.**