Mars Leadership Experience Traineeship in Köln

Embark on your journey to leadership with the Mars Leadership Experience (MLE) Traineeship!

Start date: 2 September 2024

Location: Verden and Cologne

Salary: 58k + bonus

Start your career as a future leader through our comprehensive Mars Leadership Experience (MLE) Traineeship that lays a solid foundation for you as a future leader. Seize the opportunity to lead projects, manage teams and gain both local and international experience while making decisions in real time. The dynamic work environment will prepare you for the challenges of the future.

The MLE Traineeship

The MLE programme is a three-year traineeship consisting of three 12-month rotations. These rotations offer you a diverse range of experiences in different facets of our organisation. Immerse yourself in areas such as Demand (Sales, Category Management, Marketing), Supply (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics), and Digital (Data & Analytics, Project Management, Functional Applications & Strategy). This is your chance to shape your leadership trajectory and create a lasting impact. Your future as a leader starts now with the Mars Leadership Experience Traineeship!

As an MLE trainee, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in three dynamic rotations, providing insight into different leadership paths.
• Lead teams and initiate projects, allowing you to continuously develop yourself.
• Be part of our global trainee community, forge lifelong connections and contribute to a global business network.

We are looking for recent graduates with a master's degree in 2023 or 2024 who:

• Have a growth mindset, interpersonal skills and the ability to build confidence.
• A passion for a future career in leadership.
• A dedicated focus on learning and development, including outside your comfort zone.
• Innovative thinking and a willingness to bring fresh ideas to Mars.
• Be fluent in German and English.

In return, we offer:

• A competitive starting salary together with excellent benefits, including an annual company bonus and an annual salary increase.
• Long-term investment in your growth through industry-leading development opportunities such as inspiring mentors, buddies and training. You also get access to Mars University for continuous learning.
• Flexible, hybrid work options that meet your needs to balance work and personal life.
• The autonomy to determine your own career path and create a future that fits your goals.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.