Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Austria France Germany Italy Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Turkey
Various locations
Overview
The programme starts once a year on 1st September. The recruitment process starts in January and continues till end of May, varying country to country. The final selection is made during the International Assessment Centre (IAC) that usually takes place virtually in June.
Details
What is the programme about?
Our METRO Potentials programme enables ambitious Master's/double Bachelor's degree graduates and talented young professionals, to start a management career in international wholesale. Over two years, trainees are given the opportunity to develop leadership and other soft skills within a challenging, fast-paced environment.
The programme is divided into three assignment phases that take place in the trainees’ home country and abroad. Here, they benefit from on-the-job and off-the-job training, acquiring knowledge about our business and building their global network with other METRO Potentials.
How long is the programme and how is it structured?
The programme lasts two years and is comprised of three training blocks that are between nine and six months long, with rotations in different business environments.Trainees will always start in their home country, and will cover different project assignments and training activities with everynew rotation.
- The first rotation takes place in-store and aims to develop abasic understanding of METRO processes. Trainees will have the chance to work as a Department Manager and join the Sales Force taking over parts of the team.
- The second rotation takes place in the local country Head Office. This provides trainees with a deeper understanding of our business, and develops their cross-functional skills. Trainees will work on an assignment in the field of Offer/Buying.
- The third rotation will take place abroad, either in astore or Head Office. This aims to broaden trainees’ international perspective of our business.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What are the main criteria for joining the programme?
- Top Master’s or double Bachelor's degree from aleading Business School or University
- Fluency in English
- A love for food, gastronomy and wholesale
- Natural leadership qualities
- A maximum of three years'work experience
- A drive to foster innovation and community building
- Good intercultural skills
- A bag of 'Love what you do'
Is the programme available for internal applicants? Yes, if internal employees meet the programme criteria they are welcome to apply. Internal candidates are also required to participate in the International Assessment Centre in order to qualify. There is nofixed ratio between internal and external participants.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
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