Job Description

The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program – Düsseldorf (Germany)

Program Start Date: 1 September 2026

Duration: 12-month program

Contract: Permanent contract from the beginning of the Trainee Program

Business Functions: Sales, Marketing, Category Development, Finance, Supply Chain, People & Performance

Important to note: Valid permanent working rights in Germany is required. Orientation year visa and/or Sponsorship visa are not sufficient to progress.

If you are interested in one of our other Trainee locations, please check out our website and apply directly to your preferred location. Please note different locations may have different Traineeship start dates.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch. A consumer obsession fuels our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

The Kraft Heinz Trainee Program

This Program is designed to grow the future enterprise leaders. We are looking for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverages. Throughout the program, Trainees will hone their understanding of our business through commercial rotations, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy.

What’s on the Menu?

Your journey will start with a functional onboarding, giving you a hands-on induction into each of our different functions. This is followed by a field sales placement to get to know our products and consumers! During the program you will get to work on an individual business project where you will be challenged to apply your problem-solving skills. You’ll then experience a business placement in a field different to your project. After the 12-month program, Trainees will be placed into various functions where they can add immediate value.

Throughout the program, Trainees can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our Global leaders; receive mentorship from previous trainees; collaborate with trainees around the world; and enrol in learning experiences to grow as leaders.

Profile – Basic Qualifications:

• University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduated on or after 2025 from any subject area
• Maximum working experience: 2 year after graduation
• Strong proficiency in English and German is required
• Ability and willingness to relocate within Europe
• Valid permanent working rights in Germany is required (Orientation year visa not sufficient)

We are looking for talents who are:

• Consumer obsessed
• Dare to do better every day
• Champion great people
• Demand diversity
• Do the right thing
• Own it

Our offer:

• Permanent contract at the start of the Trainee Program
• Intensive training and exposure to different Business Units
• Business support and mentorship throughout the program
• Highly competitive benefits

The Recruitment Process

Step 1: Application & Pymetrics Games Assessment

• If you pass the Application, you’ll receive a link to complete Pymetrics online games
• These games assess a candidate's cognitive, social, and behavioral traits - there is no right or wrong answer, it’s about how you think and approach tasks

Step 2: Pymetrics Video Interview

• A short, pre-recorded video interview to get to know you better
• You’ll receive the link only if you pass Step 1

Step 3: Trainee & Business Interview

• Opportunity for us to learn more about yourself and motivations
• Opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have!

Step 4: Assessment Day

• Group Assessment & Leadership Interview
• You will learn more about the business, our culture and the Trainee Program
• The Assessment Day will most likely take place at our Düsseldorf office at the end of April

Step 5: Panel Interview with Leaders

• Meet company leaders for yourself to share further about your goals and aspirations

Questions or concerns? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team Klara Jessen (klara.jessen@kraftheinz.com) or Dilara Eliyazici (Dilara.eliyazici@kraftheinz.com)

Location(s)

Düsseldorf

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.