adidas Real Estate Intern - Summer Internship Program

Job TitleReal Estate Intern – Summer Internship ProgramProgram Duration2 Months (Summer Internship)Target AudienceUndergraduate students in Year 2 or Year 3 (preferably studying Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field).Program OverviewThe Real Estate Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real estate operations within a dynamic retail and franchise environment. Interns will support the Real Estate team across various functions, including portfolio management, lease administration, reporting, and cross-functional coordination, while gaining practical insight into corporate real estate processes.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate locally and across markets to support activities related to opening new stores, as well as renovations, relocations, and store closures.Assist in Portfolio Management and Lease Administration Management activities.Prepare and maintain reports and summaries by cluster or market, as required.Liaise with the Finance/Accounts team on all payment-related matters, including invoices and refunds related to landlord contracts.Review, record, and track rent reductions and rent savings.Support Real Estate Managers in day-to-day real estate operations and ongoing initiatives.Drive and track Real Estate operational initiatives for both Retail and Franchise projects, ensuring timely communication and progress updates.Review BPM (Contract Approval Process) Forms to support internal approval workflows.Assist in reviewing corporate lease agreements and track legal comments and inputs from various stakeholders.Coordinate with landlords, leasing consultants, and internal departments to help resolve corporate leasing-related matters.Support compliance with Emerging Markets Central lease guidelines.Review, communicate, and assist in implementing global real estate policies, ensuring adherence and compliance.Learning OutcomesPractical exposure to corporate and retail real estate operationsUnderstanding lease management and stakeholder coordinationExperience working with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations)Development of reporting, analysis, and professional communication skillsIdeal Candidate ProfileCurrently enrolled in Year 2 or Year 3 of a bachelor’s degreeStrong organizational and analytical skillsAttention to detail and willingness to learnGood communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholdersProficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (preferred)Internship BenefitsHands-on real estate and business exposureMentorship from experienced Real Estate professionalsOpportunity to build practical industry knowledge and professional networksCertificate of completion upon successful internship completion