BRAND MANAGEMENT TRAINEESHIP (Budapest)

Are you passionate about building some of the world’s best loved brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Always, Lenor or Oral-B?Eager to apply you knowledge to lead exciting projects in the company that invented the concept of brands and brand management?

Then, the Brand Management Traineeship at P&G is for you! It is managerial development program and intensive preparation for a business management role in duration of 6 months. Main intention is to provide you permanent managerial position upon successful completion of the program. As a build from within company, we value our Trainees as the key talents to full-time employment. 

Please note that we recruit for our traineeship programs throughout the entire year. Next hiring date is July 2024, however we encourage you to apply now to complete the hiring process. Even tough position might not be available straight away, you will be added to our Talent List and contacted ready to receive the job offer.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A BRAND MANAGEMENT TRAINEE:

• Analyzing your business and buildings recommendations todevelop your strategic & business thinking

• Developing local consumer insights and competitive understanding together with our Analytics & Insights team

• Building brand equities to fully meet consumers’ needs and become the preferred product choice in your market

• Delivering winning business strategy based on superior understanding of the consumers, customer and competitive and ambitious environment

• Designing & implementing communication campaigns (media, sampling, CRM, endorsements, PR, events etc.), collaborating with agencies on best-in-class plans & toolkits (regional campaign localization or development of local campaigns)

• Co-leading strategic innovation programs (monitoring execution in market and design of future programs)

• Cooperating with local Sales teams to understand local market & retail dynamics to feed our future plans

All of that as a part of a diverse, multi-functional and international team of managers with different functional expertise and backgrounds organized around the brands that we sell in Hungary (Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Oral B, Always, Head & Shoulders). Team in which trust, team spirit, passion for winning and leadership are very important.

When you join the P&G Brand Management team, you’ll start out on your journey to becoming a master brand builder who can turn a seemingly simple bottle of shampoo into a household name with a loyal following of consumers all over the world.  You’ll expand your knowledge based on personal experiences with industry experts and great managers who will invest in your development. Through the program, you’ll gain hands-on experience, and develop your understanding of what it means to be a leader.

LET US INTRODUCE TO MARKETING & BRAND MANAGEMENT AT P&G

P&G invented Brand Management in 1931 and over the years remained consistently pioneer in marketing as a forward-thinking powerhouse behind the largest, most influential brands around the globe. This is why some of the best marketing pros and business leaders started with us! We can transform a brand’s reputation with a man on a horse, build meaningful partnerships to protect the planet, create the world’s first interactive ad for the Super Bowl and finally, we are proud winners of Marketer of the Decade award.

• Areas of Expertise & Skills: Consumer Insights I Brand Equity & Architecture I Product & Packaging I Brand Communication & Media I Retail Execution I Consumer & Customer Value Equation
• Potential assignments: Local delivery I Customer & Channel marketing I Direct-to-Consumer marketing I Data marketing I In-store marketing I Media management I Category Design I Category Delivery I Brand Innovation I Communications I Analytics

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Employment contract for 6 months (student status not required)

• Chance to receive a full-time employment offer with diverse career perspectives including new job assignments every 2-3 years to gain experience in different areas of Brand Management

• Flexible work schedule with min 32 work hours per week including work from home

• Competitive salary (610,192 HUF gross/month for full working time)

• Diverse benefits portfolio (Sporting facilities, Cafeteria system, Employee Assistance Program, Group Life Insurance etc.)

• Individualized development plan, including relevant coaching, mentorship, on the job training and a large portfolio of resources within our learning platforms that are all part of industry leading and award-winning development program

• Friendly & respectful working environment

• Work in stable & reliable international company

P&G is well known and recognized for leadership development, high future earnings and good reference for future career. We also attach great importance to continuous career development in order to promote outstanding talents so that they learn to successfully exercise management positions. Learn from inspiring leaders, help shape our supportive and open culture and put your personal development at the center of your work!

THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY IF YOU:

• Are a student of final years of studies (BA/MA) or fresh graduate (up to 12 months after graduation) of all faculties

• Have interest, passion and motivation for a career in Brand Management

• Have initial experience in marketing (e.g. from student organizations, volunteering, internships, education, courses etc.)

• Are fluent in Hungarian and English (written and spoken)

• Are available to work minimum 32 hours/week

• Have very strong leadership, strategic thinking and analytical skills

• Have excellent collaboration skills and ability work effectively with diverse groups of people by embracing creativity, innovation, and initiative

• Have time management skills to deliver your work and make even the biggest goals achievable

• You are skilled to make complex decisions using all the data available but confident to use your gut feeling and instinct

We are looking for personalities with fresh perspectives, creativity and passion who want to become part of our motivated teams.

HIRING PROCESS

We look for the best talent to join us, so our hiring process is thorough and purposeful. Process is designed around 3 main steps: application, on line assessments and interviews to ensure we recruit the right people but also that you have a complete understanding if we are the fit for you and your desired career path. We recommend to check this link to get fully prepared.

P&G IN HUNGARY - 30 YEARS OF HISTORY

In 1991, P&G initiated its operations in Hungary, establishing a sales office in Budapest and a manufacturing facility in Csömör. Today, after more than 30 years, Hungarians place their trust in P&G products to care for their families and homes, with nearly 90% of households in Hungary featuring at least one P&G brand. With over 1,900 employees across the general office and two plants, P&G serves not only Hungarian consumers but also the global market. As an integral part of the global organization, P&G Hungary offers world-class leadership development programs, growth opportunities and various career paths. Exciting and meaningful assignments are available across different functions, business units but also beyond our Hungarian sites. Currently, over 30 Hungarians proudly represent their country in the company's global operations and this number is growing.

P&G Hungary is not just a business success; but trusted, stable and reliable employer deeply involved in the Hungarian community, recognized for innovation, sustainability, community work, and talent development. We are proud strategic partners of Corvinus University of Budapest and Budapest Business School as part of our joint commitment of developing students to the leaders of the future. Certification and awards we proudly received in 2023 are external recognitions of our focus to our employees and communities: Family-friendly organization certified (Family Friendly Hungary Centre), Business Superbrand (Superbrands) and 2nd top employer in Hungary in FMCG category (PWC). 

P&G in Hungary is part of Central Europe region together with Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Croatia & Baltic countries. Take a sneak peek into Central Europe organization here.

At P&G #weseeequal

P&G is an equal opportunity employer, where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. We create a company in which all people have the same access and the same chance to learn, grow, succeed, and develop. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identification, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected factor.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

IF ALL OF THAT SOUNDS EXCITING, CLICK APPLY AND JOIN US TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON MORE THAN JUST YOUR CAREER #PGDAY1