PUMA Apprentices

PUMA APPRENTICESHIPS

GET ON THE FOREVER FASTER CAREER LANE

How about the chance to get up close and personal with PUMA? Know about the newest kicks and hot styles, long before anyone else by joining us at our headquarters in Herzogenaurach as apprentice. There are three different apprenticeship programs for you to choose from to become one of our Future Talents.

OUR FIELDS OF STUDY

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INDUSTRIAL CLERK

Get an insight into all of PUMA’s economic aspects as well as internal processes as an Industrial Clerk. From Sales and Product Management, to Marketing and Finance to Logistics, you’re behind the scenes of PUMA in a variety of departments. All while learning heaps, receiving immediate responsibilities and taking part in the daily excitement.

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IT SPECIALIST FOR SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Get an insight not only into all of PUMA’s economic aspects but also into internal processes as an IT Specialist. You’re behind the scenes of PUMA in a variety of IT departments. All while learning heaps, receiving immediate responsibilities and taking part in the daily excitement.

Retail Apprentice

RETAIL SALES MANAGER

Share your passion for PUMA with our customers in our Outlets and Concept Store. Get a feel for their preferred styles and offer them advice on how to bring them on point. Gather an in-depth insight into daily workflows and procedures like sales, and put PUMA merchandise in the right light. And guess what? You’ll always stay updated and informed about upcoming styles and collections.

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E-COMMERCE CLERK

Gain an insight into PUMA's online trade and learn about the related internal processes as an e-commerce merchant, from content management to digital marketing and consumer experience. In addition to responsible projects and daily tasks, there are many new things to discover. 

BECOME ONE OF THE FUTURE TALENTS

At PUMA you don’t only get to play with them, but a kick-start job to become one of them right after school. Our apprenticeship program offers the unique and exceptional opportunity to leave your mark and be more.

PLAY WORLDWIDE

Dream of seeing the world? Meet the world at PUMA when you get in touch with employees from more than 70 nations. Cultural diversity and empowering individuality are our key values, that ignite us to work and create together.

ROCK THE STAGE

Develop your own Speed and Spirit and become PUMA. With your own tasks and smaller projects, you’ll be taking over more and more responsibility and you’ll find yourself presenting in front of your colleagues. Be confident in your skills, keep an open ear for constructive feedback, improve your time management skills and you’ll be on the best track to be FOREVER. FASTER.

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YOUR BENEFITS

WELCOME DAY

Meet up with everyone else who’s new to the team on your first day. Together, you’ll take your first steps within PUMA with all important aspects for a successful start.

BUDDY PROGRAM

This could be your first job and for sure it’s your first time at PUMA. For any questions you have (or if you just need some advice), you can turn to your assigned contact person.

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THEY SEE YOU ROLLIN'

Get the full picture as you rotate through the PUMA team every three months.

GET ACTIVE!

Transfer your positive energy to others in our “Future Talents Go Social” projects, a part of our Community Engagement efforts.

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TAKE IT FURTHER

Follow your interests! Check out our diverse training, learning and development possibilities and become even faster.

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

After three years it doesn’t have to be over. PUMA has exciting job opportunities after your graduation in different business areas and even different locations around the world. For instance: Project Manager, Product Line Manager, Business Process Manager or Manager Retail Logistics.

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WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Well, according to other PUMA apprentices: Exciting and unique tasks. From supporting the composition of new collections and communicating with influencers, to building WAN-Accelerators. Have a look at Marko’s story, who talks about the variety of the apprenticeship and different possibilities at PUMA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 

Can’t wait to get started, but you got a few unanswered questions? Check out our FAQs:

  • HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS RUN?

    1. Read the job description carefully and then click on "Apply now" 


    2. Navigate through Workday and upload your CV, your letter of motivation and your latest certificate.  

  • WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION DEADLINES?

    We normally collect applications from June to the end of August for the start of the apprenticeship for the following year. But it's best to keep an eye on the job adverts, as there can always be vacancies.  

  • WHAT DOCUMENTS DO YOU NEED?

    To get a picture of your hard facts, we’ll need your CV, a cover letter and your latest school certificate. If you have any other documents like reference letters or similar, send them right along!

  • HOW MANY OPEN POSITIONS DO YOU HAVE?

    It depends on how much support our departments need.

  • HOW IMPORTANT IS A GRADE AVERAGE?

    We always want to get a feeling for anyone applying to PUMA. That’s why we consider grades as an important indicator for your school performance. They also give a tendency on your strengths and fields of interest. However, if you convince us of your drive in your application and follow up with an impressive performance at your job interview, then you’re on the best track. Above all, your personality is what counts!

  • IS DOING SPORTS A REQUIREMENT?

    While many of us combine our passion for sports with our jobs, we don’t make it a rule for anyone applying to PUMA.

  • DO I NEED GOOD ENGLISH SKILLS?

    Since PUMA plays on a global scale, we have made English our company language. To give yourself an easier time hanging out and working with our international colleagues good English skills are a requirement.

  • WHAT DOES PUMA PAY ATTENTION TO?

    Let us know what about this apprenticeship motivates you! And, while you’re at it, convince us of your Speed and Spirit. What makes you Forever Faster? Take the stage in your application, but most of all, just be true to yourself. Because that is who we want to see.

  • WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF STAYING ON AFTER?

    Be driven! Your performance in these three years are defining for when we decide that you well and truly belong to PUMA.

  • WHAT'S THE PUMA DRESS CODE?

    Here’s a question for you: What’s your style? If you don’t feel like a suit and tie person, then leave them at home (if you even have them). Our favorite style is the PUMA style.

  • HOW DO I GET TO HERZOGENAURACH?

    Without a car, the best way to PUMA is with one of the two bus lines from Erlangen.

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