2024 Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Trainee Program

The Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Trainee Program 2024 is now accepting applications from young graduates. This program is designed to fast-track the international careers of high-potential individuals who are at the start of their professional journey.

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The program begins in October 2024 and offers international exposure and a robust leadership curriculum. It allows participants to work within one of Coca-Cola’s markets across the 29 countries where the company operates.

Program details

Throughout the program, trainees manage complex strategic projects, gaining the skills and knowledge needed for future leadership roles. The program focuses on building commercial expertise, including learning how to create and implement commercial strategies.

Participants will also develop soft skills, strategic thinking, public speaking, stakeholder management, and other leadership capabilities. The ultimate goal is to accelerate your career, enabling you to become a commercial leader who can drive Coca-Cola HBC forward through innovation and leadership.

This comprehensive program combines academic excellence from the Hult International Business School with Coca-Cola’s practical business approach. The application process is an educational journey, mentored by Coca-Cola Senior Leaders.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the Coca-Cola HBC Leadership Trainee Program,

• You should be interested in building a commercial career in a high-performance-driven environment (e.g., sales, digital commerce, commercial finance).
• You should be determined, curious, self-driven, open to different people and perspectives, and ambitious to lead change, projects, and people.
• You should also be willing to relocate to another country to accelerate your career.
• You should have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area,
• A university degree, or be in your last year at university and able to commit full-time (40 hours/week). 
• Fluency in English
• Legal eligibility to work in the country for which you apply is also required.

How to apply

1. Visit the official Coca-Cola HBC website.
2. Look for the International Leadership Trainee Program section.
3. Follow the instructions provided to submit your application.

Benefits

1. Commercial Expertise: The program is dedicated to building commercial expertise. This means you will be able to learn on the job how Coca-Cola is creating and implementing its commercial strategy.
2. Soft Skills Development: You will develop significant soft skills, strategic thinking, public speaking, stakeholder management, and other leadership capabilities.
3. International Exposure: You will get the opportunity to operate within one of Coca-Cola’s markets across the 29 countries where the company operates.
4. Competitive Pay: This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even though it is an entry-level position, Coca-Cola provides a competitive package of salary and benefits.
5. Fast-Track Career: The end goal of the program is to fast-track your career, so you can become a commercial leader and move Coca-Cola HBC further on, through innovation and leadership.