<h1>About Barilla</h1>
 
At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.
 
Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.
 
Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.
 
Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?
 
As part of our growth strategy in Central &amp; Northern Europe we are looking for a Future Leader (f_m_d) in Sales &amp; Marketing that will be based in our office in Innsbruck (Austria).
 
In this Graduate / Trainee Program you will be prepared to take over a leadership position within our organization in which you will influence and shape the future of Barilla. During this time, you will be a full member of the respective department, be responsible for your own projects and you will support the manager in the day-to-day business activities. It also includes formal trainings, business mentorship, experience in the field sales and additionally a key project which you drive to success. You will complete two assignments of approximately 12 months each in any of the following three areas: 
 
Trade Marketing: You will support with the definition and implementation of the trade marketing strategy mix for each product and sales channel (including listing, POS, pricing, promotions and shelf placement) as well as preparing communication materials.  
Consumer Marketing: You will actively participate in defining the most effective marketing plans while guaranteeing consistent monitoring of the performance of the managed products and the market in terms of supply and demand trends.  
Key Account Management: You will perform potential analyses, develop customer-related marketing plans and drive measures. Furthermore, you will plan, implement and monitor listings, distributions and activities concerning sales volumes, promotion prices, insertions and placement as well as collaborating with the sales representatives in the execution of campaigns at the POS.         
<h3>Your Profile: </h3>
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<li>A master's degree in business administration, marketing or a comparable area</li>
<li>First working experience as working student or intern, ideally within the FMCG industry</li>
<li>You already have international experience, e.g. through an internship or studies abroad</li>
<li>You convince through your problem solving and analytical skills and very strong communication skills in both German and English</li>
<li>You bring a high level of autonomy, proactivity and engagement as well as being a team player</li>
<li>With your eagerness to learn and develop you are ready to shape your own career path and the future of Barilla  </li>
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<h3>Our Offer: </h3>
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<li>You will be given a high level of responsibility with international work assignments that will ultimately help you grow along your global career path</li>
<li>Maximize your potential with on-the-job training, regular feedback, full access to our trainings and a personal mentor</li>
<li>Grow with our learning &amp; development programs, that have been awarded with "Gold Excellence" by Brandon Hall Group</li>
<li>Access to our full product range and Corporate Benefits Program</li>
<li>Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home up to 40%</li>
<li>A dynamic, motivated team with a very positive, inclusive working culture with flat hierarchies</li>
<li>Innsbruck offers you leisure possibilities that guarantee a great work-life balance</li>
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At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

We are an Italian family-owned food company. And like all Italian families, we take food very seriously. We have been doing this for 147 years. Today we are committed to bringing people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life, from each individual to the planet.

Our origins date back to 1877, when Pietro Barilla opened a small bread and pasta shop in Parma: that moment marked the beginning of a story of passion for quality, continuous pursuit of excellent recipes and ability to combine tradition and innovation.
Today we are an international Group present in more than 100 countries through our brands: world leader for pasta, leader for ready-made sauces in Europe, for bakery products in Italy and for crispbreads in Scandinavia. We employ over 9,000 people and own 30 production sites in 10 countries which every year contribute to the production of about 2,000,000 tons of products.

We work every day to be the most reputable Italian food company worldwide, bringing to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products - made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains - reducing our impact on the planet and fostering open and caring dialogue in the communities in which we operate. This is our commitment to people and the planet we live on and it involves understanding our true essence and sharing it with people; it is the philosophy reflected in our purpose “The joy of food for a better life”. 

At Barilla we empower people to live and work responsibly and ethically, embracing our value system of integrity, trust, courage, intellectual curiosity and passion. Moreover, we acknowledge diversity as a key factor to drive our future: that is why our people are invited to bring their authentic self to work and enjoy acceptance and understanding.

Barilla

Barilla is a global leader in the food industry with a strong international presence. We seek a graduate trainee for a full-time Future Leader Sales & Marketing role with a master's degree and international experience. The candidate will manage projects, support managers, and rotate through marketing and sales assignments. We offer mentorship, training, flexible hours, and a positive, inclusive culture.

Future Leader Sales & Marketing

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