About the Organization

The adidas mission is to be the best sports brand in the world. We strive to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with sports brands built on a passion for competition and a sporting lifestyle. Our strategy is simple: continuously strengthen our brands and products to improve our competitive position and financial performance.

adidas is like the Olympic Village: international, dynamic, diverse, competitive and held together by a shared spirit – to help athletes improve their performance.

Job Description

What you can expect from us: An extremely interesting internship in a global environment where you will be able to put into practice the theoretical knowledge you have gained during your studies.

In the course of your six-month internship, you will get to know the various functions of the department to which you are assigned. Depending on your sphere of interest and your qualifications, you may:

• gain insight into the tasks of a product or communication manager in Marketing
• provide support for our specialists in Sales, Key Account Management or Export, and take on specific projects
• support the design team with your creativity
• learn from our controllers, and play an active role in ongoing projects
• expand your knowledge in the logistics sector
• provide active support for our team in the IT or Human Resources sector

What we expect from you:

• commitment and reliability
• initiative of your own and flexibility
• open-mindedness in an international environment
• good team player
• enthusiasm for sports

# of Positions per term

Multiple

Start Dates

Year Round Internships Available

Duration of Internship

6 Months Minimum

Academic Background

Global Marketing, Global Operations, Global Human Resources, Global Information Technology, Global Design, Global Public Relations, Finance/Controlling

Skills/Experience

Varies according to internship. In general applicants must have maturity and office skills. Prior work experience in your career field is helpful.

Language Ability

German equivalent to a minimum of two years at the university is required.

Other Requirements

Applicants will need to apply for a work permit from CDS International. The work permit processing fee is $400. A phone interview with adidas may be required.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	$900-$1100
Visa Fees	$400*
Recommended Immunizations	$0

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	250-350 Euros
Food	150-250 Euros
Local Transportation	100 Euros
Recreation	100 Euros
Personal Expenses	60 Euros

Compensation

Stipend of 750 Euros/Month

Additional Expense Information

IE₃ and Adidas will provide assistance identifying housing opportunities in Herzogenaurach or a larger town nearby. *Interns are required to apply for and receive a work permit through InWent.