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What is it?

The Commercial Management Traineeship is a hands-on programme, where you will be selling our amazing beer brands, gain strong management skills & learn about business strategy as we prepare you to become our future Sales & Commercial leaders. 

The CMT is an 18-month programme starting in August 2024, giving you the confidence, training, and communication skills necessary to sell anything from new products to great ideas. It is an incredible opportunity for you to show off your skills, learn the business, take ownership, and deliver results. The programme focuses on a 70-20-10 learning and development approach to maximize learning and give you the best opportunity to grow within an exciting, fast-paced Company.

What will you be doing?

Our Commercial Management Traineeship Programme is the first step to an amazing career at AB InBev.

70% We believe that the best way to really develop is by doing. 70% of your learning will come from on the job learning where you will embrace opportunities at the front-line of our business, either in On-trade sales (pubs, bars, clubs) or Off-trade sales (supermarkets, retailers).  You will be going out in the field, building relationships with our customers, but also pursuing new customers, negotiating deals with business owners, and looking for ways to activate our brands and gain market share.
Complementing your hands on responsibilities in the field, you will get an incredible opportunity to work on a strategic Sales and Commercial project, providing exposure to senior leadership & an opportunity to develop your skills working with bright and experienced colleagues.

20% 20% of your learning will come from mentorship programmes, coaching, collaboration with key stakeholders & plenty of opportunities for feedback.You will also receive several International trainings, where you will come together with the other trainee programs to get exposure to the broader business, collaborate on real work challenges & learn from our most senior leaders as you dive in to our strategy & operations, whilst living our vibrant culture.

10% Formal trainings, including workshops & online training courses is the final 10% of your learning. You will have a series of trainings, helping you to understand the broader departments within Sales and Commercial as you explore the world of revenue management, category management, sales intelligence and much more. You will also receive several international trainings, where you will come together with the other trainee programs to get exposure to the broader business, collaborate on real work challenges & learn from our most senior leaders as you dive in to our strategy & operations, whilst living our vibrant culture. On top of this, you will receive technical & product trainings, trainings to develop key critical competencies, such as negotiation and conversation techniques.

 

Post Programme

111% Post-programme, you will be eligible to pursue a rewarding career in our Sales & Commercial functions as you continue to develop your expertise and grow as a future leader. Frequent positions that CMTs join after the program, include: key account manager, wholesale account manager and trade marketing executives. 

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Who is it for?

Proud Owner. Influencer. Curious. Ambitious. Collaborative. Resilient.
We are looking for natural salespersons - You love being at the frontline of the business, connecting with customers and merchants. You set trends rather than follow them. You are innovative, creative, a doer as well as a dreamer, with a flair for communication and relationship building. 

  • To be eligible, you must have graduated (before September 2024 and no more than two years prior) with a Bachelor's, Master's (or equivalent) degree.
  • You should also have no more than 2 years of professional experience (internships/volunteers/student jobs not included).
  • Your passion and commercial mindset are more important than the subject you studied.
  • Fluent English is needed, as well as the native language of the country you are applying in.
  • A valid permanent visa/work permit is required in the country of application to be eligible for the programme.
  • You should hold a full driving license.
  • As part of the programme, you will be expected to be fully mobile within your country. You might be assigned a region within your country that is different from your current location.

Before applying, take a moment to explore our 10 Principles and how they mold the culture at AB InBev.

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To gain deeper insights into our culture and principles, please visit the following link

What do we offer?

In this programme, you will be empowered to push the boundaries of what is possible. To challenge the status quo and achieve more for our communities, our brands and our future. We know how important it is to have a strong community around you. You will get the support and coaching you need to succeed, with teammates supporting you to achieve your goals. You will get to be creative and curious, working with international teams, dreaming of ways we can make things better, together. Building a global network within AB InBev with control over your career and where it takes you.

Next to a Competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing extra benefits:

Money with solid fill           Competitive Performance Bonus according to local policy 
Graduation cap with solid fill           Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring)
Beer with solid fill           Vouchers to taste our delicious beer at a discount
Meditation with solid fill           Wellbeing support Initiatives
Company car       Company car + fuel card
Daily calendar with solid fill           Extended parental leave policy
Good Inventory with solid fill           And many other benefits

Where?

The CMT programme is available in:

  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Canary Islands, Spain
  • United Kingdom

Ready to apply?

Once applications open on September 4th 2023 - you can apply by clicking application button(s) below or using the Search & Apply button on the website, and looking for your desired programme and country.

Our selection process is designed to make sure you’re the right fit for our programme but more importantly, we are the right fit for you. 

Please be advised that you will only be considered for the first application you submit, therefore please make sure you are completely happy with your choice as this decision is final. 

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