Global Graduate Program - Commerce

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey and discover the world of HEINEKEN? The Global Graduate Program is designed to fast-track your career, equipping you with the skills, experiences, and opportunities to grow into a future leader.

About the program

As part of this three-year journey, you will complete three rotations, each lasting six months, within Commerce in the Netherlands. After the rotations, you will have the opportunity to spend the next 18 months working in a role within your home operating company in the Netherlands.

• Rotation 1: Start your journey within HEINEKEN in the Netherlands, building a strong foundation in your chosen function while gaining a deeper understanding of operations, strategy, and culture.
• Rotation 2: Continue in the Netherlands with a cross-functional assignment, widening your perspective across different business areas.
• Rotation 3: Broaden your horizons with an international assignment, enhancing your global mindset and cultural adaptability.
• Landing role: Apply what you have learned in a starting position within the Netherlands.

Program highlights

• A vibrant graduate community from around the world.
• Support and mentorship from former graduates and senior leaders.
• An extensive learning and development journey.
• A broad range of challenging and inspiring assignments.

About the Commercial track

The Commercial track is for recent graduates eager to make an impact in a dynamic commercial environment. You will gain hands-on experience across sales, marketing, and digital innovation, working on projects that strengthen customer relationships and drive brand growth.

Assignments could include brand management for a new product launch or optimizing HEINEKEN’s e-commerce strategy. You can expect real responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, and dedicated coaching and training. Assignments will be primarily based at the Leiden office.

Who we are searching for

• Ambitious individuals passionate about building a meaningful career.
• Open and adventurous people ready to embrace new challenges and diverse experiences.
• Individuals with leadership potential who are prepared to take initiative, lead projects, and drive change.

What you will learn

• The HEINEKEN Way and how to contribute to its execution.
• Project leadership.
• Stakeholder and change management.

Criteria and conditions

• Education: A completed Master’s degree at the start of the program. Your study background and field of study do not matter.
• Work experience: No specific previous work experience is required; applicants should be new graduates with a maximum of one year post-graduation, graduating between January 2026 and March 2027.
• Languages: Comfort with Dutch and English is essential.
• Work rights: Legal work rights to work in the Netherlands are required; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Travel flexibility: Graduates must be fully globally mobile.

Selection process

• Application submission from August 31 to September 20.
• Online assessments from September 21 to September 27.
• Potential introductory calls during the week of September 28 to October 2.
• Interviews at the Leiden office, planned between October 6 and October 16.
• In-person Assessment Day on October 30.

Successful candidates will receive an offer to join HEINEKEN’s Global Graduate Program from March 1, 2027. Questions can be sent to the Dutch Campus Recruitment team at [email protected].