Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Trainee Programme 2026.

Join the Coca-Cola HBC International Leadership Program 2026 that will fast track your international career. 

The International Leadership Trainee Program is designed for ambitious talents at the start of their careers. It fast-tracks your international journey and prepares you to become a leader of tomorrow. The next program kicks off in April 2026. 

Benefits

• International rounded experience: We work with nearly 100 brands and operate in 29 markets. You will handle international projects, with a culturally diverse team.
• Growth in a commercially-driven company: At Coca-Cola HBC, we all sell or help sell. That’s why the program opens doors to build a career in Sales, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, and other key functions, starting with hands-on experience directly in the market. 
• Senior Leadership Mentorship: You will work closely with a mentor from our Top 300 leaders. You will also be assigned a buddy from the local operations.
• Complex learning experience: Peer-to-peer and on-the-job learning, mentoring and formal trainings. We offer a mix of theory and practice in a real work environment.
• Culturally Diverse Environment: Collaborate with team members from multiple countries to gain invaluable insights and broaden your perspective through diverse viewpoints.
• Hands-on experience: Daily regular tasks, exciting international projects, visits in the market, presentations, meetings, these are just a few of your future tasks.
• Travel and work across Europe: Travel for assignments and learning opportunities. Seize the chance for relocation to enhance both your professional and personal growth.
• Leadership Certificate: We teamed up with the prestigious Hult International Business School and combined their academic rigor with our cutting-edge practical approach.
• Competitive pay: This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even if it is an entry-level position, we do provide a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Requirements

You have up to 3 years of experience after graduation – maybe in management, economics, finance, engineering or a related field (but your background doesn’t have to fit a box).

You already show a spark for leadership – whether through student organizations, NGOs, sports, start-ups, or other initiatives where you took the lead. 

Send in your application if you:

• Want to gain experience in a high-performance environment (e.g. sales, digital commerce, commercial finance, logistics)
• Are determined, curious and self-driven?
• Thrive on variety, collaboration, and challenging assignments
• Value diversity and are open to different people and perspectives??
• Are ambitious to lead change, projects and people??
• Are open to relocating internationally to accelerate your career
• Have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area?
• Hold a university degree or are in your final year and ready to commit full-time (40 hours/week)
• Are fluent in English??
• You have a conversational level of local language for the country you want to apply to
• Are legally eligible to work in the country for which you apply?
• Bring international exposure – through work, study, or living abroad (an advantage)

Selection Process

The program runs for 18–24 months, starting in April 2026. Expect diverse experiences that will challenge you, sharpen your self-awareness, broaden your perspective, and build essential leadership skills.

It won’t be easy – admission is competitive, and the journey demands commitment, resilience, and determination. But if you succeed, the transformation will be profound and the rewards invaluable.

Method of Application

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