Internship UK - Analytics & Reporting, Stockport

2023 UK INTERNSHIPS adidas – UK
With sport playing an increasingly important role in more and more peoples’ lives, both on and off the field of play, we operate in a highly attractive industry. Based on our deep understanding of our consumer and the authenticity of the adidas brand, we push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services. We do so according to our strategy, which allows us to fully capitalize on the acceleration of favourable long-term structural trends.
OWN THE GAME

• ‘Own the Game’ is our strategy that guides us through to 2025 – a plan rooted in sport. Sport is adidas’ past, present, and future.
• Our purpose: Through sport, we have the power to change lives
• Our mission: To be the best sports brand in the world
• Our attitude: Impossible is nothing
• Come test your strengths, broaden your skills, share your input, and pursue your passion with an internship at our Stockport HQ.

Are you ready to #OwnTheGame with us?
We have internship opportunities available in the following areas:

• Sales Development & Analytics

• Commercial Operations & Reporting

• Business Insights & Reporting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide analytical, administrative and reporting support to wider teams
• Assist with implementing and executing project work as advised by manager
• Display enthusiasm, engagement and critical analysis for new ideas
• Work collaboratively and build cross functional relationships

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Competent in Microsoft packages, specifically Excel & Powerpoint
• Communication
• Organisation
• Using own initiative
• Passion for the brand

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors students enrolled in university seeking a 12 month placement/year in industry
• OR Undergraduate gap year students seeking an internship before undertaking a Masters degree

KEY FACTS:

• Application Deadline: 15th March 2023
• Start Date: 15th September 2023
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: adidas UK, Stockport (South Manchester)

YOUR APPLICATION: At adidas we believe that “Impossible is Nothing”.
Instead of a traditional cover letter, we’d like you to tell us what this phrase means to you. Think of what makes you passionate about joining the brand and why you want this role. The format is totally up to you! If you are creative, show us. If you are analytical, share more! If you prefer to simply put pen to paper, go for it.

• Please apply in the same language as the job description
• Be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered
• Your '1 pager' can be submitted as print, visual, written, digital or a link, however please ensure to submit applications as a PDF.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT EACH DEPARTMENT… SALES DEVELOPMENT & ANALYTICS: Develop an understanding of the broader Sales Development team, Business Analytics, Self Service Accounts and Digital Wholesale Solutions

• Support the Analytics team with regular reporting and recommendations
• Ensure retailers comply with all elements of our Global Commercial Policies and support investigations where necessary
• Collate and maintain customer data across systems and business tools
• Coordinate and update maintenance of the customer segmentation database
• Support customer audit processes
• Drive the New Account Request process
• Coordinate collation of account strategic business plans
• Liaise with European Sales Development and Marketplace teams on Europewide customer harmonisation topics
• Support the implementation of any ad hoc Sales Development projects

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS & REPORTING: The Customer Service team is part of the wider commercial team, with a focus on delivering best-in-class service. We work in partnership with key departments to ensure order books are accurate, tracked and delivered in line with Retailers expectations. We manage the day to day operational and commercial activities whilst supporting business and retailer initiatives, continually looking for business and process efficiencies.

• Independently create and provide relevant reports to commercial teams, continually looking to automate as well as ensure content is accurate and user friendly
• With the team manager, drive timely actions based on the data provided
• Have the confidence to make suggestions for improvements and assist with co-ordinating and implementing new initiatives
• Support the wider team in day-to-day customer service duties

BUSINESS INSIGHTS & REPORTING: An exciting time to join a team supporting the further investment in data driven insights and reporting. The Business Insights team are responsible for the data collation, reporting and analysis and essentially leveraging this analysis to drive actionable business insights to key stakeholders (Sales, Brand team, Digital Partner Commerce - DPC)

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of our reporting suite with the support of the Senior Managers on the AKA (Alliance Key Accounts) and North teams.
• Working closely with the sales/marketing teams supporting data and reporting needs as requested.
• Collaborate with the wider network of Business Insights and Reporting functions across the AKA’s and North teams gaining a varied experience of the div

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. JOB TITLE: Internship UK - Analytics & Reporting, Stockport BRAND: adidas LOCATION: Stockport TEAM: Data & Analytics STATE: COUNTRY/REGION: GB CONTRACT TYPE: Intern NUMBER: 494408 DATE: Feb 13, 2023