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Job description / Role
Are you somebody who cannot wait to put knowledge into practice? Someone who just graduated from university or is about to graduate? Someone who is full of energy and wants to make a real impact? Somebody who takes on new challenges and loves to work on your own projects? If you want to experience the flair of an innovative and international leading brand and if you are an ambitious person that combines enthusiasm and imagination, then it could be you that we are looking for.
GDP gives you an immersive, hands-on experience and in-depth understanding and knowledge of your chosen area - working on live projects and getting on and off-the-job training. GDP trainees also have access to an active support network of line managers, professional mentors, career coaches and our dedicated HR teams so they can develop the skills needed to progress in their career.
Henkel is looking for high caliber people to join its Graduate Development Program.
Our aim is to recruit young people capable of reaching a junior management position within 1-2 years, and a senior management position within 8 years.
Join us for a 1-year assessment period during which you will report to a senior or middle manager in the organization, work on live assignments and projects that are important to the company, discover your skills, and demonstrate your potential to us.
You will be responsible for challenging tasks and interesting projects that will inspire you to develop your professional skills and give you exposure.
During the year, you will be regularly assessed on your performance, delivery and personal skills. You should be able to prove that you can fit within our organization and add value to it.
You will be given regular feedback and will have the opportunity to attend professional training and skill development programs.
At the end of the year, our top GDP trainees will be offered permanent positions in any of the IMEA countries.
Requirements
Holding a university degree.
Being mobile and willing to travel across the IMEA region.
Fluent English skills, written and spoken.
Having an entrepreneurial mindset and showing leadership potential.
Having high level of commitment and initiative.
Having a positive team spirit and good social skills.
Previous practical or international experience- through either studies abroad or internships- can be an advantage.
About the Company
Henkel operates globally with a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the adhesives market – across all industry segments worldwide. In its Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care businesses, Henkel holds leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. Henkel employs around 50,000 people globally – a passionate and highly diverse team, united by a strong company culture, a common purpose to create sustainable value, and shared values. As a recognized leader in sustainability, Henkel holds top positions in many international indices and rankings.