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On-site in Alicante·Full-time·Added 4 days ago

Sprinter

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Overview

Job details

Internship contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Sprinter doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Alicante
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Formación: Estudiantes matriculados en Grado o Postgrado en ADE, Económicas o similares.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Paid internship.
Discount in Sprinter and JD stores.
Sports facilities: Professional gym, football, basketball, and padel courts. Flexible schedule to be agreed upon according to your studies.
Personalized training plan: Dedicated tutor and constant learning in a multinational environment.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Students enrolled in a Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, or similar.
Tools: Advanced level of Excel (essential for data analysis).
Competencies: A person with teamwork capacity, results orientation, adaptability, and great attention to detail.

Nice to have

Languages: B2 level of English. Other languages such as Italian, French, or Portuguese will be positively valued.

The role

Are you a student of Business Administration, Economics, or related fields, and are you passionate about the retail sector and product management? If you want to learn how products travel from the supplier to our stores, grow in an international environment, and contribute your analytical skills to real projects, this is your opportunity.

We are looking for a student to support the Buying team to ensure that our stores and e-commerce have the right stock at the right time. You will focus on the operational support of purchasing, sales analysis, and coordination with key departments such as Visual and Marketing to maximize the value of our brands.

What you'll do

Results analysis: You will collaborate in the monitoring of sales, average stocks, margins, and the detection of the season's best sellers.
Product implementation: You will support the correct arrival of products to physical stores and e-commerce alongside Visual and Marketing.
Order management: You will provide support to the Purchasing and Import team ("Pool") by clarifying information for order processing.
Logistics monitoring: You will support the control of incoming merchandise in the warehouse to guarantee stock flow.

How you'll work

Schedule: 39 hours per week.
Mode: On-site.
Location: Polígono de Las Atalayas, Av. del Euro, 2, Alicante.

About Sprinter

Sprinter is a Spanish sports and outdoor retail chain specializing in footwear, apparel, and equipment for running, hiking, and other outdoor activities. With a strong presence across Spain, the company operates numerous physical stores and an online platform, positioning itself as a key player in the Iberian sports retail market. It is part of the larger JD Sports Fashion group, which provides scale and international backing.

In Spain, Sprinter is headquartered in Madrid and has a widespread network of stores across the country, including cities like San Sebastián, Barcelona, Cartagena, and Mahón. The company offers a dynamic retail environment with roles in store management, merchandising, logistics, data analysis, and marketing. For international professionals, Sprinter provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced retail sector with a strong Spanish presence, though the work environment is primarily Spanish-speaking.

Founded: 1995
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and 11 more

Good to know if you are moving

Sprinter is part of the JD Sports group, a global leader in sports fashion retail, offering potential career mobility across international markets.
The company has a strong presence across Spain, with stores in many cities, providing opportunities in various locations beyond Madrid.
Many roles, such as store management and sales assistant positions, are customer-facing and require Spanish language proficiency, which is important for international candidates.
Sprinter offers trainee and internship programs (e.g., 'Programa de prácticas Sprinter') that can be a good entry point for international graduates looking to start a career in retail.
The company's headquarters in Madrid is a major hub for its corporate functions, including merchandising, data analysis, and logistics.

In their own words

About the company & team

We opened our first Sprinter store in Valencia in 1995, and since then, we've become the go-to place for anyone who's passionate about sports and athletic fashion. With more than 200 physical stores and an online shop, we carry leading brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, and Fila, as well as our own brands like Up, Silver, Doone, and Boriken, among others.

As part of JD Group, a leader in Sports, Street & Premium Fashion, we have around 97,000 people and more than 4,850 stores of various brands in over 49 countries. We offer you the opportunity to develop your career in this constantly growing international group!

At Sprinter we offer an environment based on cooperation and mutual respect, with a strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunities. All people will be considered regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, or degree of disability.

Our selection processes are based on the professional skills evaluation model and we value passion, willingness to learn, and grow in an international environment.

Are you interested?

We want to meet you! If you think this offer is for you, apply today.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive for our job openings, it takes some time to review them all. If you don't hear back from us within two to three weeks after applying, please consider that on this occasion we have decided to move forward with other candidates. Those who meet the criteria will be contacted by the Talent team. Thank you for your interest and time!

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