Company Description
Are you a recent business graduate with a very good master's degree, eager to put your expertise into practice while fast-forward your professional career? We are a leading international wholesale company, offering a unique opportunity for driven and ambitious people to join our Corporate Trainee Programme at METRO AG in Düsseldorf, the holding company of METRO/MAKRO.
ABOUT METRO
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the food wholesale industry? Look no further than METRO! As a leading international food and non-food wholesaler, we specialize in meeting the unique needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent merchants. With around 17 million customers worldwide, our multichannel approach allows for easy purchasing both in-store and via delivery, all digitally connected. We're also proud to be developing our online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to serve our professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Moreover, at METRO, sustainability is a top priority considered in all our actions, and we've been recognized for our commitment to it by several sustainability indices and rankings (e. g., MSCI, CDP). We operate in over 30 countries, employing more than 93,000 people globally, and our sales reached €29.8 billion in the most recent financial year, aiming to continue our journey of successful growth.
Join our team as we strive to meet our ambitious growth goals with our “sCore” strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values guide us every day and begin with a commitment to our core mission of being the best wholesale company we can be. The basis for this is our ONE METRO spirit - where everyone is needed, and everyone stands together, working with curiosity, determination, courage, commitment, and trust. Come grow with us at METRO! More information is available via careers.metroag.de.
Job Description
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME
Our traineeship programme is designed to bring you fast-track into a senior expert role in your chosen field. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to work in various specialized areas, exciting projects and gain exposure to different departments and leaders. In addition, you can complete an assignment in one of our METRO countries, providing a truly international experience.
In our trainee programme in the field of Human Resources, you will gain first-hand experience in our People & Culture division. Joining the Employer Branding Team you will learn all about how to position a strong employer brand, develop campaigns and build a strong network among target universities. With that knowledge you are perfectly equipped to connect with the talent market, build relationships and advise hiring managers on recruiting strategies to sustainably fulfill staffing needs. In the area of HR Operations, you will get to know how we support our employees during their entire career with us and steer individual, team and organizational changes while making sure our Compliance standards are always met. HR-related communication measures and events round off this area. In the areas of Talent Management and Learning & Development, you will join us creating solutions for personnel development, leadership and culture.
Further details on our programme:
- 18 months duration starting on 1 October 2024
- International assignment in a METRO country
- Unlimited contract
- Networking events
Qualifications
What you need to bring to the table to be eligible:
- A very good master's degree in business/economics with a specialization in HR, economic psychology or a related field
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365
- Engagement in extra-curricular activities is a plus
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for learning and growth
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Fluency in English and German, both written and verbal
Additional Information
In return, we offer an unlimited contract right from the start, a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in teams of highly motivated and experienced professionals.
To apply, please submit your resume and a motivational letter highlighting your qualifications for your chosen work field, and why you would be a good fit for this programme; instead of the motivational letter, we are also welcoming a personal video message in which you can bring this content across personally. If you’re up doing so, please upload your video (max. 3 minutes) together with your CV.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity and are ready to take your first step into the world of business, we encourage you to apply for our trainee programme. Join METRO and start your journey as a Corporate Trainee today! Shape the future of METRO together with us!
