Future Leaders Graduate Program

In a
nutshell 

Are you an
ambitious graduate ready to tackle complex challenges at the
intersection of data, strategy, tech and sustainability?
The Future Leaders Graduate Program - Business
Analytics at Picnic is a two-year launchpad into a
high-impact career where you'll combine sharp thinking with
hands-on execution. From day one, you'll join a business team, take
ownership of key projects, and grow into a future leader who
doesn't just identify opportunities—you make them happen

At Picnic, we don't advise from the sidelines We roll up
our sleeves and build. Whether it's rethinking how customers
interact with our app or optimizing our electric vehicle routes, we
turn ideas into tangible solutions through a unique mix of
analytical thinking, smart technology, and close collaboration
across teams. Your work will be seen, shared, and make a real
difference. 

Tricks of the
trade

• Lead with ambition: You'll
  take the driver's seat and redefine the grocery shopping experience
  for tens of thousands of customers across Germany and beyond. Your
  unstoppable ambition to drive innovation and create visible impact
  will help you become a true leader at Picnic 
• Steep learning curve: You'll
  be working on projects at the intersection of data, strategy, tech
  and sustainability - so your learning starts fast. You'll get
  targeted training that combines leadership and tech skills from the
  very beginning and apply them right away on building sustainable
  long-term solutions to actual business challenges. 
• Solve real-life puzzles:
  You'll join a business team and start working on a high-impact
  project. You won't just watch from the sidelines, you'll blend
  hands-on training with immediate execution, making your mark from
  day one. 
• Innovate across
  borders: Your training will take place primarily in
  our Düsseldorf and Amsterdam offices. You'll work closely with
  colleagues from our French and Dutch markets and contribute to
  projects that span across borders.

Sustainability at our
core 

• We own
  the largest electric delivery fleet in grocery retail, enabling
  emission free deliveries. 
• Our app-only
  model means that we have unmatched data analytics capability, which
  enables us to better match supply to demand and minimise food
  waste.
• We run a closed-loop recycling system
  for our plastic bags and several programmes to avoid wasting food
  products that are approaching their selling date.

From learning to
leading

This program focuses on
developing well-rounded leaders who combine analytical strength
with sharp decision-making and collaboration skills.

In your first six months, you'll own a business-critical
project from start to finish—supported by mentorship, learning
sessions, and regular feedback. You'll strengthen your leadership
abilities like project management, storytelling, stakeholder
communication, giving & receiving feedback, while sharpening
your skills in Python, SQL, Google Sheets, and
PowerPoint.

As the program progresses, your
scope will grow. You may scale your initial project or take on a
new challenge within the same domain. Every six months, you'll have
a structured check-in with your team lead and HR to reflect, plan,
and adjust your development path.

The projects
you'll be working on will be creating direct value for business
growth. Here are some topics through which we shape the future of
tech-driven retail and where you can be part of: 

• Personalize the shopping
  experience for millions, making every app interaction feel
  tailor-made
• Minimize food waste to fuel a more
  sustainable world
• Build the future of robotic fulfilment and
  warehouse automation at scale

Application
deadlines 

>Summer Edition
2026

• Application deadline: April
  15th, 23:59 CEST
  

Start dates:
July, August, September, October
*earlier
date can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the
application question

>Winter Edition
2026

• Application deadline:
  October 15th, 23:59 CEST 

Start dates: December,
January, February
*earlier date can be arranged, please
indicate your preference in the application question

Location: Full-time in
Düsseldorf, with periodic trips to Amsterdam for training
purposes

Your
superpowers

• You're
  about to graduate (or recently graduated) a Masters degree in a
  quantitative field  
• You've
  completed relevant internships or student programs in
  high-performing, fast-paced environments; experience
  in top-tier strategy consulting is a strong plus
• You're energized by taking
  initiative, solving complex puzzles, and thinking
  creatively; entrepreneurial experience is a strong plus
• You have a builder mindset:
  hands-on, curious, and eager to challenge the status quo with
  practical solutions
• You have already gained
  basic knowledge in PowerPoint, Python,SQL, R or
  similar  

*An EU
citizenship or valid working permit is required for this
application

Selection
process

• 30min Phone
  interview with our recruiters
• Online
  skill-based assessment 
• First round
  interviews at our Picnic Düsseldorf or Hamburg office
• Case Day at our Picnic HQ in Amsterdam (we'll cover your
  train & hotel)
• Final interview with one of
  our founders

We look for people
with the potential to become future leaders at Picnic and we only
hire when we find the right match. That's why our selection process
is intentionally thorough and highly selective.

If you pass our initial screening, we'll invite you to
complete a skill-based online assessment. Next, you'll meet several
Picniciers across teams for interviews focused on real business
challenges. You'll experience our culture first-hand and show us
how you think, lead, and learn. All these tasks are tough and
that's the point. We want to see your curiosity, critical thinking,
and resilience in action.

Many talented people,
particularly women, underestimate themselves if they don't meet
every single requirement. If this opportunity excites you and you
believe you have what it takes to thrive here, we strongly
encourage you to apply. 

Picnic
Perks 

Rewarding Impact from Day
One

You'll receive an attractive
compensation package, designed to reward your ambition, drive, and
the direct impact you'll make from your very first
project.

Learning &
development 

Our
Future Leaders Graduate Program - Business
Analytics is designed to offer you a steep learning
curve by taking business ownership and end-to-end responsibility
early on. You'll get to learn by doing, while mentored by our
Picnic leaders that had a similar journey like you. Next to that,
you'll benefit from other opportunities like Lepaya training for
polishing soft skills or Picnic Tech Academy training in case you
want to learn new skills other than what you already do in this
program. We also offer free access to trained psychologists via our
OpenUp partner, and German language classes if you'd like to get
your experience in Germany to the next level. 

Relocation

If you're moving from another country to join Picnic we
make it as smooth as possible for you. We'll cover your flight
costs and a first month's accommodation. 

 Fresh Lunch, coffee, and
snacks 

Our offices are
equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen. We get
delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your
energy up.

All the
rest 

At Picnic you get 30
holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan.
We subsidise your Deutschlandticket and with the Lease-a-Bike you
can get to work sustainably and healthily. And your phone and
laptop are on us, of course.

FAQ

How long does the selection process
take?

About 6 weeks, depending on
your availability for each step. 

What is the location of this leadership
program? 

For this program,
you will receive a full-time job offer based in Düsseldorf or
Hamburg, depending on your preference. 

When should I
apply? 

The earlier you
apply, the sooner you'll know if you are selected.

Does this program include rotation across
business domains?

No formal
rotations—but your project will evolve in scope or change over
time. If you have topic preferences, feel free to share them during
the process.

I don't have a
quantitative background, can I still
apply? 

We can take your
application into consideration, as long as your internships and
previous projects truly prove your entrepreneurial, hands-on,
end-to-end ownership skills, while using data analytics. Must
haves: 

• You hold a Master's
  degree
  
• You have basic
  knowledge in Python, SQL, or similar
  
• You've completed relevant internships 

In what language should I
apply?

Please send your
application in English. 

What
documents do I need for the
application? 

Please share
with us your CV and the transcript of records or a document that
shows your Master degree grades.

How long in advance should I
apply? 

The earlier you
submit your application, the faster you'll know if you are selected
for this program. 

What are
the long term opportunities of this
program?

This program is a fast
track towards a high impact career at Picnic. From day one, you'll
be given real responsibility and overtime you'll typically become
the end-to-end owner of a business area. That means full
accountability: from shaping the strategy and driving step-change
improvements, to collaborating with multiple teams to achieve
tangible business results.

At Picnic, the
long-term opportunity isn't just a role—it's a platform to shape
your own career trajectory with real ownership, business impact,
and fast growth. Hence the career paths are as diverse as your
ambitions. Depending on your interests and strengths, these are
most common career paths we've seen so far:

• Given our scale-up environment, many projects tend to
  grow in scope and complexity under your responsibility and you
  naturally grow a team around you in order to take your project to a
  next level.
• As you grow, you'll deepen your
  understanding of the business, build a strong internal network, and
  prove your ability to lead impactful projects. Once you feel you've
  learned everything in your scope and your projects have been
  successfully implemented, you can switch to complete different
  areas of Picnic. We have numerous colleagues that have switched
  from Commercial to Fulfillment, or from Distribution to Customer
  and many other examples

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