Let's discover your strengths together
Our success is based on the passion and commitment of our employees. Each and every one of them helps customers make their ambitions and dreams become reality – Together, we support independently owned businesses in more than 33 countries with their daily challenges.
We want you to become part of this journey.
Join our international team and help us redefine wholesale and what it can do for millions of independently owned businesses.
The shape the M manifesto
One METRO
At METRO, we have always thought big. We grow, we learn, and we think ahead. We want to go our personal paths and at the same time shape the market together as One METRO. To do so, we invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company and create a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solution.
Together
This is our manifesto for you
We believe: Your background does not define who you are. It’s your individual strengths that define us. We invite you to find those strengths at METRO, shape them and create an impact together with us. Be part of our journey and find your purpose – whether it's in career, meaningful work or learning experiences.
Do you want to join the M?
Let's find out where you can use your strengths at their best. At METRO, there are not only many different jobs waiting for you, but also various ways in which you can evolve.
Diversity, equity & inclusion at METRO
We believe in inspiring each other to be our best selves – as individual people and as a collective. Shaping the M means understanding that diversity is a strength and striving to create a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone can express themselves freely and feel valued – and recognize that it is fully humane to make mistakes. We embrace continuous development and growth, both within our teams and beyond.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do – it also helps us to better serve our customers. By fostering an inclusive culture and leadership, we empower our customers to be successful, innovative, and sustainable independent entrepreneurs. We recognize and value the unique perspectives and contributions of each person, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation and identity, physical and mental ability, age, ethnicity, or religion. Let’s shape a more inclusive and diverse future for all.
Our partner memberships & commitments
Charta der Vielfalt
Since 2007, METRO has signed the German Diversity Charter. This initiative seeks to strengthen diversity in companies. Its aim is to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.
All employees should be shown appreciation. Independent of gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Gender Equality Index
METRO AG is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). We promote equal professional opportunities for men and women.
In addition, we have voluntarily set ourselves a target for the proportion of women in management positions at METRO Wholesale. By September 2029 we aim to reach 40% internationally.
UN Standards of Conduct for Business
In May 2018 METRO signs the United Nations "Free and Equal" Standards of Conduct for Business, a code of conduct for companies that ensures that all employees are "free and equal" and do not experience any discrimination - neither in their own company, in affiliated communities or at suppliers.
LEAD Network CEO Pledge
The LEAD Network CEO Pledge accelerates gender parity and drives inclusion in the European Retail & CPG value chain. Launched in 2017 50 CEO’s have signed it yet.
Its about CEO driven effort to accelerate gender parity and drive inclusion in the European Retail & CPG. By signing the pledge the CEO commits to a significant increase (at least 5%) from the current baselines and build a plan to achive gender parity over the next decade.
Driven by beliefs
At METRO, we combine our sCore growth strategy with guiding principles that we call the METRO Fundamentals. These principles provide clear and consistent rules of conduct – and they apply to everyone at METRO, in every country and company. Our commitment: we are wholesale. That is what we do best. And we want to become even better at it. The basis for this is our ONE METRO spirit: everyone is needed, everyone stands together – with curiosity and determination, courage and drive, commitment and trust.
WHOLESALE. EVERYWHERE. EVERY TIME. Wholesale to the max! With heart and soul, non-negotiable in all aspects:bulk presentation, aggressive prices, own brands, superior supply chain.In all countries, all channels, in all front and back offices – down to the very last corner of the organization.
GROWTH IS KING. SPEED MATTERS. RESULTS COUNT. sCore is a growth strategy. Growth in wholesale is our north star. We act to grow – with full conviction in our strengths. And with maximum proximity to our customers. The result is what counts, not perfection. Be courageous, be fast.
BASIS AND BASICS. Our people and our customers are our basis. Buying and selling across all channels are the basics. Nuts and bolts. No-frills. It’s as simple as that. Everything we do is targeted at being closest to our customers. Curiosity about our customers’ business is key to our growth.
WER WILL, DER KANN. NEVER STOP, NO FEAR. If you want it, you can achieve it. Determination has no barriers. Stumbling is okay, failure is allowed – but throwing in the towel? Not us. We take risks. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. We never stop getting better. That’s what matters. Every day.
ONE METRO. Together we’ll reach the top, together we have fun and celebrate success. We’re constantly improving and learning from each other. We are looking for what unites us, not what separates us. Together we turn best practices into common practices. We copy with pride. As a team we are strong, and we share one passion.
