| Job Vacancies |
| POSITION | Future Talent Program – Wholesale Trainee |
| COMPANY | ADIDAS |
| LOCATION | adidas Kazakhstan office, Almaty, Dostyk av. 210. |
| JOB STATUS | Duration: 6 months. Schedule: full time with flexible working hours and hybrid format. |
| REQUIREMENTS | Graduate degree 2024-2025 with a high GPA in Economics and Business Administration. Sports enthusiast. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel and Power Point. Fluent in English (verbal & written). Strong communication and presentation skills. Reliability, proactiveness, teamwork and flexibility, result-orientation. Previous internship or part-time experience in accounting or finance is a plus. Basic SAP knowledge is an advantage. |
| DUTIES | About the Program. Are you passionate about sports and eager to start your career with a global leader in the industry? At adidas, we believe in the power of sport to change lives, and our mission is to be the best sports brand in the world. Kazakhstan is part of the Emerging Markets Central Cluster—a fast-growing region with strong business and brand ambitions. The Future Talent Program in Kazakhstan is designed to bring together bright, ambitious, and passionate talents into the adidas world. This six-month program, starting in summer 2025, offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, learning, and development. You’ll support the Wholesale team in daily operations while leading a business development project, which you will present to adidas management at the program’s end. Beyond the invaluable experience, you’ll gain regional and global networking opportunities, sharpen your commercial and business acumen, and, upon successful completion, have the chance to join the adidas talent pool—opening doors to future career opportunities within the company. Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: To passionately support the Key Account Management team in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies that drive the profitable growth of adidas. Key Responsibilities: Understand trade terms and conditions leading to price adjustments. Ensure compliance with product segmentation and distribution guidelines. Support pre-order and re-order buying processes. Analyze key account marketing activities. Ensure timely responses to key account requests and concerns. Assist in the execution of the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. Conduct sales data analysis, including sell-through, product replenishment, and comp growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers. Develop innovative sales concepts and solutions. Monitor and report on customer and competitor activities, proposing actionable insights. Participate in ad-hoc projects and initiatives within the Wholesale department. Execute an assigned project as part of the program. |
| Additional | Mentorship programs and monthly meetings about progression. To apply, please send your updated CV in English to plof@kimep.kz, including your GPA, academic background and projects, internship experience, and a short cover letter outlining your professional and personal interests. If your profile meets the requirements, the first stage will be a phone interview. Upon successful completion of the phone interview, you will be invited for an interview with the Talent Acquisition Manager. The final stage will be a case interview with the hiring managers' team. |
Please send all inquiries to:
Elmira Kabiyeva, MBA
Career Center
Tel
+7(727)2374829 (1018), +7 701 765 53 95
e-mail:plof@kimep.kz