The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Graduate Trainee Program is a comprehensive development initiative designed to nurture talented individuals and prepare them for leadership roles within Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products in the world.
The program aims to attract high-potential graduates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines and provide them with a structured and hands-on learning experience across various functions and departments within the company. Through a combination of on-the-job training, rotational assignments, mentoring, and formal development activities, participants in the program develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to become future leaders in the Coca-Cola HBC organization.
The International Leadership Graduate Trainee Program typically lasts for a period of 18 to 24 months and consists of several rotations through different business areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, human resources, and operations. During each rotation, trainees work on challenging projects and assignments, gaining exposure to different aspects of the business and building a broad understanding of Coca-Cola HBC’s operations and strategic priorities.
In addition to gaining practical experience, participants in the program receive ongoing support and guidance from experienced mentors and coaches who help them navigate their career development journey and maximize their potential. They also have the opportunity to participate in training workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance their leadership and professional skills and expand their professional networks.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are typically offered permanent positions within Coca-Cola HBC, where they continue to grow and advance their careers within the organization. Many alumni of the International Leadership Graduate Trainee Program go on to assume leadership roles in various functions and regions, contributing to the continued success and growth of Coca-Cola HBC.
The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Graduate Trainee Program offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates to kick-start their careers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, gain valuable experience across different business functions, and develop the skills and competencies needed to become future leaders in the Coca-Cola HBC organization.
The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Trainee Program is for high caliber talents at the beginning of their professional journey. This program is built to fast-track your international career in Commercial and prepare you to become the leader of tomorrow. The program start date is October 2024.
The program incorporates international exposure and strong leadership curriculum, enabling participants to operate within one of our markets across the 29 countries we’re established. During its tenure, trainees are entrusted with the management of intricate strategic projects, equipping them with the requisite skills and knowledge required for the next leadership layer.
The International Leadership Trainee program is dedicated to build commercial expertise. This means you will be able to learn on-the-job how we are creating and implementing our commercial strategy. You will also develop significant soft skills, strategic thinking, public speaking, stakeholders’ management and other leadership capabilities. The end goal is to fast-track your career, so you can become a commercial leader and move Coca-Cola HBC further on, through innovation and leadership.
- This is a top-notch program, that will accelerate your professional development and your international career.
- You will get a mix of hands-on tasks at the office and in the market, and impactful projects.
- Thanks to our partnership with Hult International Business School, we are now offering a blend of academic excellence and our practical business approach, equipping future leaders with the skills they need.
- This will be a complex learning process, mentored by Coca-Cola Senior Leaders.
- The application process is an educational journey.
Requirements For The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Graduate Trainee Program.
- You want to build a commercial career in a high-performance driven environment (e.g. sales, digital commerce, commercial finance)
- You are determined, curious and self-driven
- You enjoy assignments that provide variety, intensive collaboration and challenge
- You are open to different people and perspectives
- You are ambitious to lead change, projects and people
- You are open to relocate to another country to accelerate your career
- You have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area
- You have a university degree or you are in your last year at university and able to commit full-time (40 hours/ week)
- You are fluent in English
- You are legally eligible to work in the country for which you apply
Benefits
1. Competitive Pay
This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even if it is an entry-level position, we do provide a competitive package of salary and benefits.
2. International Exposure
You will start with commercial tasks in your country. Moving forward, you will also get international assignments and cross-function projects for multiple countries.
3. Partnership With HULT Business School
Coca-Cola HBC teamed up with the prestigious Hult International Business and combined their academic rigor with our cutting-edge practical approach. Once you complete this journey, you will receive a certificate from Hult EF.
4. Hand-on Market Experience
Daily regular tasks, exciting international projects, visits in the market, presentations, meetings, these are just a few of your future tasks.
5. A Complex Learning Experience
Peer-to-peer, on-the-job, mentor, buddy, formal trainings. You name it. We are offering a mix of theory and practice in a real-work environment.
6. Mentorship From the Senior Leader of the Organization
You will get amazing support to kickstart your career. You will be assigned a buddy for local operations, but also a mentor from our Top 300 Leaders.
7. Accelerated Development in Commercial Areas
This program is commercially focused in a holistic way: sales, finance, analytics, digital. You will be trained but you’ll also learn by doing.
8. International Rounded Commercial Experience
Coca-Cola HBC work with nearly 100 brands and operate in 29 markets. You will handle international projects, with a culturally diverse team.
Selection Criteria
Method of Application
Send us your CV and answer a few questions. Once you are done, we will ask you to go through a Business Reasoning test and complete a short video interview.
BUSINESS INTERVIEW & COMPETENCE VALIDATION
You will be invited for an interview with a Recruitment Manager and a Senior Commercial Leader. After the interview, you will receive extensive feedback, to support your self-reflection and prepare you for the next process step.
MARKET CHALLENGE & GM INTERVIEW
Let’s go to the market with a business simulation. You will be supported by our Sales team, you will be asked to observe and listen, then share your reflections with the Country General Manager and the People & Culture Director during a meeting. INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT CENTER & FINAL MEETING WITH SENIOR LEADERS
The online assessment day will be full of interactions & simulations, followed by 1-hour session with a professional coach. All this is to prepare you for the final stage – a meeting with our Group Senior Leaders.
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