SALES GRADUATES 2027 | MANCHESTER
adidasadidas is recruiting 2027 graduates to join its sales teams in Manchester. The roles are based at the Stockport Head Office, and the program follows a hybrid pattern with three days in the office and two from home. This is a good fit for someone who loves sport, retail and big-brand partnerships yearning to contribute from day one.
You’ll be considered automatically for two Sales roles in Manchester, one focused on supporting key retail accounts and the other in the commercial side of the business. The final placement will depend on your background and how you fit during the process, and you’ll need to be available to start in September 2027 and continue through September 2028. You’ll also need to be based in or willing to relocate to Manchester for the duration of the program.
If you’re excited by fast-moving retail partnerships and want to see how a global brand wins in the marketplace, this program could be your entry point. You’ll work with colleagues across Sales, Marketing and Operations, and you may support leading partners like ASOS, NEXT and Very, or join adidas’ broader Strategic Sales team.
A day in the life on the adidas sales team
From day one, you’ll be pulled into real projects and initiatives that shape adidas’ retail relationships across the UK and Europe. The work isn’t one-note, expect a blend of tasks that keep you learning as you contribute to growth and opportunity discovery.
On any given day you might turn performance data into actionable insights, help organise important sell-in moments, or manage core business activities. You’ll partner with teams across Sales, Marketing and Operations to bring plans to life and move initiatives forward.
Depending on the placement, you could be backing major retail partners or contributing to the wider strategic sales effort, gaining hands-on exposure to how a global brand wins in a competitive marketplace. You’ll use data to spot trends, solve problems and guide smarter decisions, building tools, reports and dashboards that are actually used by colleagues.
What you’ll bring to the team
- Passion for the adidas brand, sport and the world of retail
- Curiosity and an analytical mindset, always asking why
- Ability to turn data and insights into practical actions
- Proactivity and a readiness to own tasks and get involved
- Strong relationship-building and clear, confident communication
- Good organisation, able to manage multiple priorities and keep momentum
- Interest in how brands, products and retailers grow together
- Willingness to learn quickly and make your mark
Nice-to-haves include experience with data analysis or dashboards, some exposure to retail partnerships, and a track record of working across different teams to deliver results.
The package and how you’ll work
The role sits in Manchester, with the Stockport Head Office described as a lively hub that includes 18 showrooms, a Conference Centre and a staff Wellness Hub. The site also features a gym with Peloton bikes, an indoor astroturf pitch, a padel court, chat boxes and creative spaces, and the Stockport team numbers over 350 people across Brand Marketing, Commercial and Business support functions.
Adidas operates a hybrid model with three days in the office and the option to work from home on the remaining two days. The company emphasises flexible policies to support different circumstances, including childcare and dependants.
Alongside a competitive salary, the package includes a leading pension scheme, generous employee discount, sample sales, access to a wide range of gym facilities and classes, a health cash plan, life assurance, an onsite Wellness Centre with health professionals, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, access to educational resources and chances to win tickets to sport and music events.
Advice for applicants
Lead with your final-year student status, your expected 2027 graduation date and your availability from September 2027 to September 2028, plus your willingness to base yourself in Manchester.
Show how you turn data into action by citing a concrete project where you built a dashboard or report and used the insights to influence a decision or improve results.
Prepare a short story about a time you led cross-functional work across Sales, Marketing or Product, describing how you built relationships, kept stakeholders aligned and delivered tangible outcomes.
Remember the recruitment steps include a one-way video interview followed by adidas Talent Day. Consider asking about how the two Sales roles are chosen and how decisions are made at the end of the process to place you where you’ll have the biggest impact.