Marketing & Sales Graduate Trainee

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871 in Hannover/Germany, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of EUR 39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people around the world.

ABOUT OUR GROUP SECTOR / BUSINESS AREA

The Tires Group Sector is responsible for tires sales worldwide. Within the Business Area Tires RE EMEA and with MENA locations in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. We serve, in close cooperation with our partner network, our customers by selling multi-brand passenger light vehicle tires, truck tires and specialty tires in over 20 countries of the region.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you enthusiastic about Marketing & Sales, eager to apply your digital skills, internationally minded and ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative team If so, our 18-month program could be the ideal fit for you!

Our comprehensive program provides a deep dive into the tire industry, our company, our marketing & sales strategy, as well as our digitalization scope. You'll gain extensive exposure to diverse local and central departments within our Business Area, offering ample opportunities to contribute actively and grow. You will enjoy high visibility and the chance to leverage your digital expertise from the get-go.

The phases of the 18-month program:

1st stay: home market (8 months)

• Familiarize yourself with Continental and the Marketing & Sales activities of our BA in your home market
• Develop valuable relationships with stakeholders and both internal and external customers
• Contribute to the Marketing & Sales department in your home market

2nd stay: Headquarters Central Functions (6 months)

• Be a team-member of one of our digital CF departments like eCommerce, Digital Solutions or Central IT or other (mostly located in Hanover, Germany)
• Acquire knowledge and connections with central functions/headquarter teams
• Gain valuable knowledge, network and expertise for your home market
• Collaborate on a joint Graduate Pool project bridging Sales and IT/Digital Solutions

3rd stay in home market (4 months)

• Prepare within your home market for your desired role after the graduate program (e.g. Key Account Management, Digital Solutions Manager, Pricing Specialist)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master's degree in business studies, economics, informatics, or a related field from a recognized university
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital skills and a mindset that promotes the strategic application of digital technologies and IT. - Strong aptitude for analytical and structured thinking
• Fluency in English
• Collaborative and passionate team player with experience in working within diverse and international teams
• Flexibility and willingness to work abroad during the Graduate Program
• Previous practical experience gained through internships, working student positions, or international employment, particularly valued.
• Intercultural experience, such as international internships or semesters spent studying abroad, highly desired.

APPLY NOW

Your contact within Continental:

Lama Alhomaidi, HR Business Partner, Almutlak Continental LLC, Jeddah, KSA

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