Management Trainee

As an International Management Trainee in Marketing, you will have the unique opportunity to lay the foundation for a successful and internationally oriented career. In this 18‑month program, you will work on cross‑functional and cross‑market projects within Central Europe as BAT’s second largest area, including the end markets Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather experiences from different rotations within the Marketing department (e.g., Digital, E-Commerce, Offline Activation, Brand or Trade Marketing) in our German headquarters in Hamburg.
• Learn how to develop brand strategies, implement and monitor marketing campaigns, juggle various channels across our area and much more to ensure our long‑term success.
• Build your network beyond national borders with an international exposure and stakeholders in our offices abroad such as Warsaw, Vienna, Lausanne, or Bucharest.
• Plan your career together with one of our senior leaders as your individual coach, who will guide you through the program and commits to help you grow on a professional and personal level.
• Help shape our Marketing agenda and strategy to transform our business and contribute your own ideas on projects that make us best in class and drive forward our various brands like Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, and Dunhill as well as our new category brands glo, Vuse and Velo.
• Drive your learning curve by working cross‑functionally and managing different stakeholders from peers to senior managers.
• Get to know our sales business from scratch with a rotation in our Field Force.

What We Are Looking For

• Fluency in German and English is a must.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, e.g., in Marketing, Business Administration, International Management or Communications.
• First functional experience as an intern or working student (minimum 4 months).
• International experience, e.g., through a semester or internship abroad (minimum 4 months).
• A courageous and passionate personality with strong communicative, conceptual and analytical skills.
• Strong international career aspirations and mobility.
• A sound leadership mindset.

What We Offer You

• Starting Salary: 55,800 euros + annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Full subsidy of transportation or coverage of your Urban Sports Club membership, plus access to corporate benefits.
• Diverse development opportunities: internal career advancement, access to digital learning platforms, and personalized training programs to support your leadership journey.
• Hybrid work: flexible work time and home‑office options.
• One of the best office spaces in downtown Hamburg with breathtaking views of the Alster, a state‑of‑the‑art work environment, and a dedicated oasis area for relaxation. Celebrate your successes at regular after‑work events and office parties.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio‑economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

Accessibility Statement

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.