#301: Adidas, Management Graduate | Angus Yeates

Meet Angus Yeates, a Management Graduate at Adidas based in Melbourne. Angus’ traineeship has introduced him to multiple parts of Adidas' operations, including category planning, e-commerce, and digital wholesale, where he manages the brand’s presence on Amazon. His role involves optimising product placements, managing retailer partnerships, and driving Adidas’ digital growth in the region. With a career spanning various roles, from umpiring in hockey to working with high-profile sports brands, Angus has built an impressive resume.If you're a young job hunter interested in working with top global brands in the sports industry, Angus' journey offers invaluable lessons.We cover:06:12 - Early career in golf and community connections06:42 - Strategies for overcoming adversity07:12 - Value of curiosity in sports careers08:16 - Graduate journey and future goals08:48 - Importance of LinkedIn for networking09:18 - Realities of working in an international brand10:57 - Challenges and rewards in the golf industry15:05 - Reflections on overcoming burnout18:40 - Transition back to Australia and career recalibration21:16 - Leveraging LinkedIn for international connections25:55 - Networking strategies and job application tips32:40 - Skills valuable in the Adidas graduate program35:59 - Importance of community and local relevance for brands41:25 - Finding career alignment and networking benefits54:00 - Experiences with Adidas and sports career tips*If you like this ep, give these a go next:#181: Western United FC Commercial Partnerships Coordinator, Nathan Perrone#211: AFL Partnerships Coordinator, Brant Hubber#231: Golf Australia Commercial Partnerships Coordinator, Clayton Henderson*-Follow SportsGrad on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok-Follow Reuben Williams on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok-Subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter for job and networking opportunities-Become a SportsGrad Member to shortcut your next job in sportBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.