Job Description:

The Graduate Development Program is designed to take graduates and develop them as leaders for the future. 

The program is about real responsibility and real results, while creating an environment where Graduates develop through practical learning and activity. 
* The Graduate Development Program is a year and a half program for high potential leaders of the future.  It will support our aim to grow a large percentage of tomorrow's top management from within.  It provides a continuous stream of talent, able to make an impact at all levels of the organisation as their careers develop.
* It is a structured flexible program that puts Graduates in the spotlight from Day 1.  We offer distinctive development assignments allowing the graduate to experience a broad spectrum of valuable Commercial experience.  Each assignment has specific on-the-job "learnings", which are combined with formal training courses.  In addition, Graduates are expected to take on high profile projects (not always related to the assignment they are in at a particular time) to ensure visibility within the organisation.   
On-going evaluation of progress with decision points.
Following each assignment the Graduate completes a standard assessment process with their line manager.  There are also formal reviews with the line manager.  This is a key decision point when any future assignment and development is discussed and agreed.

* Starting within the sales field team, Commercial Graduates are expected to perform real roles through a series of rotations between the sales and marketing functions.  Within each role, there will be a role profile with objectives which Commercial Graduates will be expected to meet specific to that particular role.  Assignments may include Sales Representative, Marketing and Sales (trade or KAM). 
After half year, Graduates are expected to be ready to take on an Jr. Account Manager or Jr. Brand Manager role within (COMPANY NAME).   
* The rotation of roles and the clear need to perform within expectations despite changing responsibilities, projects and managers demands flexibility in thinking, tenacity and self management.
* These roles demand core sales, marketing, business and management skills to really work successfully in supporting our category strategy or managing customer relationships

Candidate Requirements:

* Completion degree program in any discipline with a minimum of credit average.
* Work experience is advantageous.
* Applicants for the Graduate positions will be expected to demonstrate competence in the following areas:  -        Problem Solving (analytical) & Initiative
-        Resilience
-        Influencing
-        Planning & Organising
-        Achievement
-        Entrepreneurship
-        Teamwork
-        Commitment
-        Leadership 
* Additionally:    -        excellent verbal communication skills
-        confidence, maturity, tenacity
-        passion to understand consumer products and the FMCG marketplace 
*  RB is a global business, candidates must be open to relocate internationally for career development and challenge   
* The business language in RB is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages advantageous
* Flexible to travel, if required
* Current Drivers license is essential
* In line with RB core values, the candidate will be achievement focussed and able to work in a direct and often pressurised environment. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity, tough-mindedness and ability to influence and demonstrate strong team working abilities and commitment