adidas Real Estate Intern - Summer Internship Program

Job Title

Real Estate Intern – Summer Internship Program

Program Duration

2 Months (Summer Internship)

Target Audience

Undergraduate students in Year 2 or Year 3 (preferably studying Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field).

Program Overview

The 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 Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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 Outcomes

• Practical exposure to corporate and retail real estate operations
• Understanding lease management and stakeholder coordination
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations)
• Development of reporting, analysis, and professional communication skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in Year 2 or Year 3 of a bachelor’s degree
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (preferred)

Internship Benefits

• Hands-on real estate and business exposure
• Mentorship from experienced Real Estate professionals
• Opportunity to build practical industry knowledge and professional networks
• Certificate of completion upon successful internship completion