PRODUCT & RANGING GRADUATE 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, that by applying for this opportunity in Stockport, you will be considered across two Product & Ranging positions on different key accounts within our adidas HQ, across our marketing functions. We’ll decide which is best suited to your experience at the end of the recruitment process. 

What you’ll do:

Love product? Obsessed with trends? Curious about what makes people buy? This is your chance to help bring the right adidas products to the right consumers at the right time.

You'll work at the intersection of product, consumer, sport and culture, partnering with teams across the business to help shape seasonal ranges, spot opportunities in the market and support the plans that take products from idea to launch. 

In these teams, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how products make their way from concept to consumer, working with teams across the business and contributing to projects that shape the future of adidas Originals or JD Sports. If you're excited by product, trends, storytelling and strategy, you'll fit right in.

A day in the life: 

• Shaping how products go from strategy to market.
• Bringing seasonal plans to life.
• Turning insights into action.
• Owning projects and keeping launches moving.
• Working with teams across adidas.
• Building ranges for key retail partners.
• Creating presentations that tell the story.
• Spotting opportunities through data and trends.
• Supporting major launch moments.
• Helping shape what's next for Originals + JD within adidas.

Do you have what it takes?

Please review the criteria below and apply if you bring the following qualities.

• Passion for adidas, sport, product and culture. You’ll need this.
• Confidence sharing ideas and presenting to others.
• A proactive, get-stuff-done mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and a love of data.
• Great organisation and project management skills.
• Curiosity about consumers, trends and behaviours.
• Creative thinking with commercial awareness.
• Confidence in Excel and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative approach and team-first attitude.
• Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to learn.

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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