Kingfisher International Commercial Graduate Programme
2015-04-22 15:50:32
2015-06-04 00:00:00
- London, Europe
- £26k
- 4th Jun ’15
- Closed
About the Programme
At Kingfisher, we are driving our exciting strategy for growth which will reinforce our position as a world-class retailer, helping customers have better and more sustainable homes.
As a Commercial Graduate, you will have many opportunities to contribute to the growth of our Group by being embedded in the Commercial team of two of our Operating Companies in Europe. You will be working on delivering projects critical to the success of our businesses and you will contribute directly to bring more sustainable and more affordable products to our stores to enable our customers to achieve their home improvement projects.
The Commercial teams in Kingfisher’s Operating Companies are responsible for analysing sales, selecting the right products to build a successful range, negotiating with suppliers and sourcing innovative products for our own brands. You will be working closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and Retail Operations to ensure products get to the right stores at the right time.
Who we are looking for...
We are looking for candidates with a passion for retail and our products, who can speak fluent English and French, and who show ambition, curiosity, enthusiasm, determination, resilience, collaboration, excellent communication skills at all levels. We expect our graduates to be fully committed to their own development and to been keen to build an international career. Due to the nature of our programme, graduates are expected to be mobile and prepared to move to a different country.
What you will gain...
In return, you will be given the exciting experience of spending time in two different countries and we will support you in your development and personal growth, providing you with opportunities to fulfil your potential and be the best you can be.
By the end of the graduate programme, you will have been stretched and challenged; you will have got under the skin of our business and will be ready to drive our business forward in innovative ways. Your two years on the programme will set you up for success and enable you to take on a role within the commercial team or sourcing office of one of the countries we operate in.
So if you want to be part of a dynamic and exciting global retail business and you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and take risks, join Kingfisher’s international Commercial Graduate Programme!
Remuneration package:
+ Basic salary of £26k
+ Performance-based bonus after 12 months
+ Relocation allowance of £2,700 – paid in 3 payments to cover your relocation throughout the programme
+ Mobility framework to support you during your relocation
+ 25 days of annual leave
+ Competitive pension scheme
Essential requirements
+ Professional level English and French (additional languages desirable)
+ Ideally a 2:1, in a business or language related discipline but others will be considered
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Comfortable working with numbers
+ Proven commercial ability either through work experience, degree or extra-curricular activities
+ Internationally mobile and an interest in frequent travel
+ Right to work in the UK
+ Must be available for assessment on the 2nd of July and to start early September 2015