APAC Graduate Management Trainee

About Adidas Australia

Inspired by its heritage, Adidas Australia pushes the boundaries of culture and human performance. Through sports, Adidas has the power to change lives. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, they employ more than 59,000 people across the globe.

Your role

The Adidas Management Trainee Program is a 24-month experience designed to provide recent university graduates the platform to grow and develop valuable professional skills and business acumen while positioning themselves within their future talent pipeline for commercial functions. 

What will Adidas Australia offer?

• Opportunity to rotate across different functions or business units, including Brand Activation, Concept-to-Consumer, Retail, Sales, and e-Commerce;
• Participate in a wide variety of assignments and projects;
• Knowledge & experience across multiple commercial functions;
• Understanding of brand strategy and global trends;
• Local market and consumer insights

Training & development

At Adidas Australia, they provide uniquely exciting career development for their employees. The approach called #MYBEST helps you develop a ‘growth mindset’: a philosophy that encourages ongoing learning and the ability to react positively to mistakes. It means that you’ll face challenges with positivity rather than fear, and successfully complete the toughest tasks. Gradually, you’ll realize you’re capable of anything.

The growth mindset ties in with Adidas Australia’s key ‘3Cs’ behaviours – Confidence, Collaboration, and Creativity. These are at the core of the company’s business strategy and culture and enable them to create value, and drive results for their company and their consumers.

Benefits

Base salary, bonus scheme, hybrid working environment (60% office / up to 40% from home) and Adidas Australia employee benefits are also on offer to the successful candidate

• Bonus program – based on short-term incentives
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan for senior management and Executive Board members
• Adidas Australia Stock Purchase Plan

*Compensation and benefits vary by location. To find out what benefits apply to what location check out the details here.

Career progression

Expand your career possibilities. Here’s an invitation to change the world, to see what’s possible, and share the love of sports. Join team Adidas Australia today.

Work life balance

Adidas aims to harmonize the commercial interests of the company with the professional, private, and family needs of its employees. Their work-life integration initiatives and programs include the provision of flexible working times and places, people development and leadership competencies related to work-life integration, as well as specific family-oriented services. Read more.

Culture & vibe

Diversity and Inclusion at Adidas Australia mean championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. The company embraces DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS their consumers and communities. Read more.

About you

This will be an exciting opportunity for individuals with an international mindset, who have a strong passion for sports and hold a university degree and/or up to 24 months of working experience. The program will provide an opportunity to work one rotation in a location outside of Australia (border restrictions dependant), within the APAC region; mobility will be crucial. Confidence, collaboration, and creativity are the make-up of their DNA. You’ll need to be proficient in English, a leader, and a team player with strong interpersonal skills. Honing a keen sense of business acumen with excellent critical thinking and analytical skillsets showcasing proactiveness, and adaptability in driving results.

• Degree holder preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, or related disciplines; to be considered applicants must have completed their final semester
• Passion for sports and Adidas
• Good team player
• Creative, Collaborative & Confident
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong customer focus
• Retail Store experience working with Adidas or related brands/products would be highly regarded

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Adidas Australia opens again.