SALES ASSISTANT ( M/F/D) 20H/WOCHE - FO ROSTOCK

Adidas is hiring a Sales Assistant (m/f/d) for Rostock to work onsite 20 hours a week. The brand has built its name over more than 70 years around performance gear and people, and the Rostock store serves as the first touchpoint with customers. If you enjoy helping shoppers find the right products and want to grow with a global sports company, this could be a good fit.

The role involves representing the Adidas brand on the shop floor, collaborating with teammates to drive sales, and supporting stock processes to keep shelves well stocked and visually engaging. It’s a chance to develop within a renowned retailer while staying close to customers in Rostock, Germany.

On the shop floor at adidas Rostock

You’ll act as a brand ambassador, aligning with adidas values and building genuine connections with customers to spark enthusiasm and inspiration. Working with the team, you’ll help drive revenue by supporting goods handling, receiving deliveries and replenishing stock, to ensure the floor reflects fresh, complete product ranges. You’ll also take ownership of your development by participating in relevant training and applying what you learn directly on the sales floor.

What the role expects

• At least one month of hands-on experience in sales or another customer-facing role, such as hospitality.
• Familiarity with store goals and the tools used to interpret them, plus an active effort to meet those targets and boost revenue.
• Efficient customer service and proven selling ability.
• Team orientation, resilience, a willingness to learn, curiosity, and strong communication skills.

Ways to stand out beyond the basics

• Experience working in a supportive team and contributing to a positive store atmosphere.
• A desire to grow across retail, office, or distribution-center roles within Adidas.
• Interest in free trainings and ongoing development to build knowledge of products, services, and processes.
• Comfort in a modern retail setting that uses up-to-date technology and upholds high standards.

Compensation, benefits and practical details

The position is onsite in Rostock for 20 hours per week. Adidas offers a range of perks, including a staff discount on products of up to 44 percent, employee clothing, insurance options, meal and travel cost allowances, an employee stock-participation program, and a pension plan with early retirement financing. The company also emphasizes development through free training and the chance to grow within retail, in offices, or in a distribution center.

Guidance for applicants on this role

Lead your resume with customer-facing experience, especially if you have at least a month in sales or a related role, and show how you understand store goals and the tools used to measure progress toward them.

Demonstrate your must-have skills with concrete examples: share a situation where you delivered efficient service, helped a customer, and worked with a team to reach a target.

Be ready to discuss how you would approach training and applying what you learn on the shop floor, including how you would handle stock deliveries and replenishment to keep products ready for customers.

Ask about growth opportunities and how the Rostock store uses training and technology to reach its goals, as well as opportunities to move across retail, offices or distribution centers within Adidas.