Commercial Management Traineeship Programme (CMT) (m/w/d) Bremen 2024

Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, AB InBev is the world’s biggest brewer. We’re based in 16 European countries, with four different business units in 12 different time zones and 28 breweries. And this scale is built on solid foundations. Our history stretches back over 600 years, right back to when French monks were brewing their first Leffe beer.

We are a company of owners. We believe that you get out what you put in. We strive to be the best. Pursuing our dream, committed to improving lives for more people in more communities.

What is it? 

Our Commercial Management Traineeship (CMT) programme is a 

• 18-month program starting in August 2024 
• As a junior talent, you will embrace opportunities at the frontline 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. 
• You will develop strong management skills and learn about our business strategy as we prepare you to become our Sales and Commercial future leader. 
• You will have a 70-20-10 learning and development approach, where 70% Learning on the Job, 20% Exposure to Other, 10% Formal Learning & Training

Who are we looking for? 

You are natural salespersons that 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.  

The following qualities describe you: Proud Owner. Influencer. Curious. Ambitious. Collaborative. Resilient. 

 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 ownership 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. 

Good to know

• Our Commercial Management Trainee Programme is the first step to an amazing career at AB InBev. 
• After successfully completing a programme, you will become eligible to pursue a rewarding career within the Sales & Commercial functions. 
• Frequent positions that CMTs join after the program, include: key account manager, wholesale account manager and trade marketing executives.   
• At AB InBev, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona and crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us. 
• We are a team of passionate owners who are not afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together. Cheers to dreaming big.

Next to a competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing additional benefits

• Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning/ Workday Learning/Mentoring) 
• Performance bonus according to local policy 
• Company car + Fuel Card 
• Legal holidays + additional holidays (30 days in total for full-time employment) 
• Wellbeing support Initiatives 
• Unique Parental leave 
• Competitive Life insurance