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Date: May 16, 2025
Location: Sassenheim, NL
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }Company: AkzoNobel
Your Career Opportunities:While you are on this exciting journey with us, you will receive plenty of support along the way. Our Mentoring and Buddy Program will help you to settle from Day 1 and feel comfortable in your role as a trainee. Additionally, we will offer a concentrated blend of experimental on-the-job learning through different assignments in various Commercial Operations departments; classroom and online training will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path. You will learn all aspects of our commercial operations including strategy, planning and performance, reporting and analytics, technology, leadership, and professional ethics and values. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will guide you through each step of your training, providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
Our Commercial Operations Graduate Program is designed for you to be prepared for future leaders within AkzoNobel. After 2,5 years and 3 rotations. It is also possible to explore other opportunities with the global AkzoNobel organization. Together with your Mentor, you will explore the different career opportunities that fit to your strengths and where you can create the most impact for yourself and AkzoNobel.
Color your career in AkzoNobel - Apply to our Commercial Operation Graduate Program!
Join our 3,0 years Commercial Operations Traineeship, starting September 2025, to gain a broad understanding of how a corporate company is organized to serve our customers in a multi country (Benelux) setup. Operate and collaborate in different teams on various assignments with real hands-on responsibilities crucial to our business. Discover your strengths with this opportunity in the world of Commercial operations, build first-class business and leadership skills and start building your network that will benefit you throughout your career.
3 Rotations (minimum 9-12 months) + multiple assignments in one of our leading Marketing & Sales Units Individual learning & development curriculum for your career (Process improvement, Crucial conversations, personal development trainings, etc.) Personal Buddy & Mentoring Program Close cooperating with our Marketing & Sales Unit Benelux management team
Location: Sassenheim|Leiden, the Netherlands or Vilvoorde|Brussels, Belgium
Start: September 2025
Deadline applications: 30 June 2025.
Your Career Opportunities:
While you are on this exciting journey with us, you will receive plenty of support along the way. Our Mentoring and Buddy Program will help you to settle from Day 1 and feel comfortable in your role as a trainee. Additionally, we will offer a concentrated blend of experimental on-the-job learning through different assignments in various Commercial Operations departments; classroom and online training will enable you to build your skills and transition from college to the corporate workplace, leveraging strengths and defining your career path. You will learn all aspects of our commercial operations including strategy, planning and performance, reporting and analytics, technology, leadership, and professional ethics and values. You will work alongside experienced professionals who will guide you through each step of your training, providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.
After the Commercial Operations Graduate Program:
Our Commercial Operations Graduate Program is designed for you to be prepared for future leaders within AkzoNobel. After 3 years and 3 rotations, you will be landing in next level marketing, sales or operational position within the MSU. It is also possible to explore other opportunities with the global AkzoNobel organization. Together with your Mentor, you will explore the different career opportunities that fit your strengths and where you can create the most impact for yourself and AkzoNobel.
Become part of an outstanding company:
AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands and Belgium. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:
A competitive salary with an above average number of annual holidays We offer a hybrid way of working, coordinated with your manager and tailored to your rotation. YAN Network (Young Professionals at AkzoNobel) with regular professional and personal development opportunities and after-work activities Travel expenses to and from work Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan Fixed Bonus
More information on how to apply:
We welcome your online application via https://www.akzonobel.com/en/careers. Only online applications including resume and a cover letter will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Nicolas Beslic, Talent Acquisition Partner. Send an email to Nicolas.beslic@akzonobel.com
The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps. An online assessment might be part of the selection process.
An employment screening may be part of the selection process.
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