International Leadership Trainee Program 2026
Location: Hybrid (International Rotations)
Start Date: April 2026
Career Level: Early Careers
🚀 About the Program
Join our International Leadership Trainee Program - a fast-track career pathway designed for high-caliber talents at the beginning of their professional journey.
This program prepares you to become a future leader in a dynamic, international environment.
🌟 What You'll Experience
International On-the-Job Experience
- Rotational assignments across countries and functions.
- Exposure to diverse teams and cross-functional projects.
- Hands-on learning in a fast-paced global business.
Accelerated Development Towards Leadership Roles - Early exposure to Field Sales, customer partnerships, finance, e-commerce, data analytics, and digital.
- Learn by doing, supported by structured training programs.
Mentorship & Senior Leader Support - Guidance from senior leaders who mentor and sponsor your career.
- A buddy system within local operations and a strong international trainee community.
Tailor-Made Learning Journey - Customized development plan aligned with your career aspirations.
- Training delivered by a world-class business school and Coca-Cola HBC functional academies.
Bring Your Own Magic - Your talent, personality, and curiosity will shape impact in a diverse, high-performance environment.
- Successful completion sets you on the path to becoming a commercial leader with operational and strategic expertise.
👤 Are You the One?
We're looking for candidates with leadership potential and a passion for growth. Share your experience leading others - whether in jobs, student associations, NGOs, sports teams, start-ups, or other fields.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of work experience in a business-related area.
- University degree (or final year student able to commit full-time).
- Fluent in English; conversational level of local language for the country of application.
- Legally eligible to work in the country of application.
- Determined, curious, and self-driven.
- Open to relocation and international assignments.
- Ambitious to lead change, projects, and people.
🏢 About Coca-Cola HBC
We are Coca-Cola HBC, a growth-driven consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Operating across 29 markets from Europe to Africa, we bottle, distribute, and sell a 24/7 beverage portfolio, creating value for our people, customers, and communities.
With 30,000+ employees representing 70+ nationalities, we thrive on diversity and opportunity. If you're ready to unlock your potential and grow with a team that constantly raises the bar, join us.
🎁 Benefits
- Coaching and mentoring programs
- Development opportunities
- Learning programs with world-class institutions
- Work with iconic global brands
📩 Apply Now
Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your international career.
Contact Person:
Maria-Simona Petre
📧 [email protected]
