Commercial Management Trainee
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Collaborate with other trainees in an international, multicultural environment and create a positive impact in your community and the world.
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. At Cargill, you’ll have a community by your side. You will be valued, your safety and well-being will be prioritized, and you’ll have opportunities to grow. Apply today and discover how you can be part of nourishing the world.
What we offer
Our Commercial Management Trainee program offers a unique opportunity to unlock your full potential and develop yourself as a future leader in our commercial team. Learn about the food & bio industry and how we operate in a rapidly changing economic environment. You will perform activities related to sales increase as well as maintain relationships with assigned customers negotiating on products, terms and prices. You will also learn on market segments and trends to become a trusted advisor across different European markets and exploring new business opportunities developing sales strategies and identifying profitable solutions. You will join the business at the time of the commercial transformation and shift focus towards new objectives and projects, using the opportunity to stretch yourself.
As part of this traineeship, you will join our two-year Next Generation Graduate Program where you will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals from across EMEA, enriching each other while addressing business challenges. Together you will build first-class skills and a network that will benefit you throughout your career. As a participant in the program, you will:
- Collaborate on projects with other trainees (in-person and virtually)
- Join regular networking sessions with managers and peer groups
- Benefit from individual and group coaching from current or former trainees
- Participate in a highly engaging in-person Summit twice a year where you will interact with senior leaders and join learning sessions and personal development workshops
- Be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits
What we look for
Required qualifications
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in business studies: Business Administration, Economics, Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Engineering, Finance or related
- Up to two years of professional experience (including Internship experience)
- Fluency in English. Any other European languages will be considered an advantage.
Preferred qualifications
- Natural leadership ability, interpersonal, communication and selling skills
- Ability to partner and work in a multi-cultural and multi-functional teams
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Self-starter; highly motivated and able to work independently. Willingness to take ownership and initiative
- Curiosity to learn and create new way of building and improving systems and processes
- Strong data and analytical skills, ability to proactively identify and resolve problems
- Flexibility; able to cope with fast changes within a growing company
- Willingness and flexibility to travel in case required
Selection process
The selection process is a discovery for both of us and starts with an introductory video interview with a recruiter. Followed by a video or in-person meeting with the team. The finalists will be invited to complete an online assessment and have an interview with the hiring manager. A business case study may be introduced as part of the process.
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law. Cargill is also aligned with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
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Our Offer
We will provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today.
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