Discover our European Graduate Programme
2 countries and 2 functions in 2 years
Reckitt Benckiser is a global success story: a world leader in the global household, health and personal care sectors. We stay ahead by continually developing products that meet clear consumer needs and delivering them to market quickly and effectively. Our success is driven by our people who are determined to succeed and expect the best results. We are therefore looking for students from best schools around Europe to join our Graduate program – 2³. This program is focused on recruiting talented individuals who want to develop their career internationally. The proposition is simple; you’ll be working for a leading global FMCG that is Reckitt Benckiser in 2 countries and 2 functions in 2 years.
We are looking for highly talented, entrepreneurial and dynamic people, who are looking for a real opportunity to be recognised for their achievements and to make their own mark in their career.
Our Graduates
To us, graduates are investments for our future success. In short, our business depends on you, so once you’ve joined us, your career development is paramount. We’ll give you a unique experience. You’ll enjoy real roles delivering real results, truly international opportunities, and targets that test your abilities. It’s a steep learning curve, and you’ll be expected to use your initiative constantly. At the same time though, you will always be surrounded by a valuable pool of talented people to coach you through the tougher challenges.
You can expect your efforts and results to be well rewarded. The prizes on offer here include opportunities to travel, the genuine prospect of becoming a highly-performing leader and the chance to add to the collective passion that drives our extraordinary results. It’s an exciting journey, and one for which you need to be very well prepared - personally, academically and professionally.
You’ll have senior management potential thanks to your high intellectual capacity, international perspective, creative approach, imaginative ideas and confidence. And you’ll
also have a desire to develop a broad palette of business skills rather than becoming a narrowly-focused technical expert.
Role profile or European graduate
Scope/ dimensions of role
- The Graduate Development Program is a program for high potential leaders of the future. It will support our aim to grow a large percentage of tomorrow’s top management from within. It provides a continuous stream of talent, able to make an impact at all levels of the organisation as their careers develop.
- It is a structured flexible program that puts Graduates in the spotlight from Day one. We offer distinctive development assignments allowing the graduate to experience a broad spectrum of valuable Commercial experience. Each assignment has specific on-the-job “learnings”, which are combined with formal training courses. In addition, Graduates are expected to take on high profile projects (not always related to the assignment they are in at a particular time) to ensure visibility within the organisation.
On-going evaluation of progress with decision points. Following each assignment the graduate completes a standard assessment process with their line manager. There are also formal reviews with the line manager biannually. This is a key decision point when any future assignment and development is discussed and agreed.
Responsibilities/accountabilities
The program starts within the sales team in a first country (local language must be spoken). After a year in an assignments that may include Sales Rep. (max. 6 months), Key Account Management or Trade Marketing Management. You will go to another European country to make your assignment in marketing.
- The rotation of roles and the clear need to perform within expectations despite changing responsibilities, projects and managers demands flexibility in thinking, tenacity and self management.
- These roles demand core sales, marketing, business and management skills to really work successfully in supporting our category strategy or managing customer relationships.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Internship experience of 1 year with at least 6 months in FMCG.
- Educated to minimum bachelors degree level (completion or near completion) in a business related subject from a recognised University with a minimum of credit average.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Applicants for the Graduate positions will be expected to demonstrate competence in the following areas:
- Problem Solving (analytical) & Initiative
- Resilience
- Influencing
- Planning & Organising
- Achievement
- Entrepreneurship
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Leadership
Additionally:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Confidence, maturity, tenacity
- Passion to understand consumer products and the FMCG marketplace
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Internship experience of 1 year with at least 6 months in FMCG.
- Educated to minimum bachelors degree level (completion or near completion) in a business related subject from a recognised University with a minimum of credit average.
- Current Drivers license is essential
In line with RB core values, the candidate will be achievement focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment
Apply!
Do you think you are the perfect fit for Reckitt Benckiser? If you do, then please forward your CV to: learnwithrb@rb.com by 14 June 2010. In your email, please state your country of origin and the country where you are studying.
Please note that interviews will take place in June and July 2010. Successful applicants will start at the beginning of September 2010.
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