Title:  Global Graduate Program (Commerce - Marketing)

Global Graduate Program

Explore our world, Explore your Future

Ready to spread your wings in the brewing business world? Embark on an adventurous journey and explore the world of HEINEKEN with our Global Graduate Program - designed to fast track your career and develop you into a future leader at one of the world's most renowned brands. 

What is Global Graduate Program?

It's a 3-year career path within Marketing area divided by 18-months that consists development from the scratch, cross-functional experience and international assigment, and 18-months in landing role in our Head Office in Warsaw. 

GGP step by step:

• Rotation 1 (6 months): Set off at Grupa Żywiec in Warsaw. Here, you’ll gain a solid foundation in Marketing and an understanding of our operations, strategy, and culture.
• Rotation 2 (6 months): Continue at Grupa Żywiec in Warsaw with a cross-functional assignment, widening your perspective and understanding of different business areas and how they interconnect.
• Rotation 3 (6 motnhs): Broaden your horizons with an international assignment at HEINEKEN, enhancing your global mindset and cultural adaptability.
• Landing Role (18 months): Now you’ve got all the tools, it’s time for you to apply what you’ve learnt in a management position at Grupa Żywiec in Warsaw. Every day will bring a chance to continue with your growth and development.

What's in it for you?

• A Great Graduate Community: Join a vibrant network of graduates from around the world, sharing experiences and learning together. 
• Support and Mentorship: Learn from former graduates and senior leaders who will guide and support you on your path.
• Extensive Learning Journey: Engage in a thorough learning and development program designed to help you become your best self.
• A Vast Range of Assignments: Experience a variety of assignments that will challenge and inspire you, giving you a broader understanding of our business

What you will learn?

• The HEINEKEN Way: Gain an exclusive insight into our strategic direction and contribute to its execution.
• Project Leadership: Take the lead on projects that drive our business forward.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: Develop the skills needed to manage stakeholders and lead effective and meaningful change.

Who We’re Searching For:

• Ambitious Individuals: Passionate about building a meaningful career in one of our key functions.
• Open and Adventurous: Ready to embrace new challenges and explore diverse experiences.
• Leadership Potential: Prepared to take initiative, lead projects, and drive change.

What are the key criteria & conditions:

• Education: A Bachelor's / Master's degree in a Marketing related area
• Work Experience: No specific previous work experience is required! But we are looking specifically for new graduates. That’s a maximum of 1-year post-graduation.
• Languages: English language is essential, Polish language is not required.
• Work Rights: The right to work in Poland is essential.
• Travel Flexibility: Global exploration can’t happen from home! We require all Explorers to be fully globally mobile.

Sounds exticing? Then, how to apply and what next:

1. Application Submission: Upload your CV through our application portal. Application period is from 06.03.2025 till 04.04.2025.
2. Online Assessments: Take the online assessments. They will be based on situational behaviour scenarios, so no need to prepare anything in advance. A cognitive test is also part of the online assessment. 
3. Interviews: Upon completing the online assessments, we will be in touch to let you know if your application has been successful. You will then be invited for two interviews. We’re aiming to hold these around 22 - 25.04.2025.
4. Assessment Centre: Then it’s time for the in-person assessment centre, where you will participate in various activities and evaluations. We’re planning this for 05 - 09.05.2025. 

Joining Global Graduate Program:

Upon successfully completing all stages, you will receive an offer to join HEINEKEN’s Global Graduate Program as of 01.09.2025 Cheers, and best of luck!

Your Future at Grupa Żywiec & HEINEKEN

So your three year program is over. What now? Upon successfully completing the program, you will have the opportunity to transition into a management role in either your home country or one of our global Operating Companies. Your learning journey doesn’t end here — we offer programs to ensure you continue developing and growing as a leader. Join us and become a leader of tomorrow.

The journey of a lifetime starts with just one step. Are you ready to Explore the world of HEINEKEN? Apply now.

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“Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.”

About us:

As Grupa Żywiec, we are part of the world’s most international beer producer – the HEINEKEN Group. We aim to shape the future of beer and beyond to win in the eyes of consumers. Beer has been bringing people together for thousands of years, and since 1864, Heineken has been striving to bring smiles to consumers’ faces, constantly adapting to new market conditions.

Our hallmark is combining tradition with innovation. At each of our four breweries located in different corners of Poland, we draw inspiration for our work from the local character and culture of the region, as well as the experience of our predecessors. At the same time, we are constantly improving the production process, using new technologies and discovering new flavors.

Now it's your time to explore our world, explore your future!