Unilever Future Leaders Programme – Customer Development (Australia)

Unilever; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever invites graduates to join the Future Leaders Programme – Customer Development in Australia. You will own projects across sales, category strategy and e-commerce while working with cross-functional teams to deliver real business impact.

Based in Sydney, the program offers structured learning, mentorship, and a fast-paced environment designed to accelerate leadership development and commercial acumen for a future career with Unilever.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree in any field of study.
• Full working rights in Australia and/or New Zealand.
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build relationships.
• Creative thinkers who bring fresh ideas and the courage to drive change.
• Resilient and resourceful, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ambitious and curious, with a hunger to learn and grow in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Own projects and workstreams that contribute to real business outcomes from day one.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance across cross-functional teams.
• Benefit from personalised development plans and mentorship to accelerate leadership skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Future Leaders Programme will ignite the leader in you. This unique programme is designed to develop Unilever's Future Leaders (UFL) by providing challenging and purposeful opportunities that accelerate their readiness to take on business leadership roles.

Title: Unilever Future Leaders Programme Customer Development

Location: Sydney, Australia

Let’s brighten everyday life - together

At Unilever, we're a global company with a simple but powerful purpose: to brighten everyday life for all. From household names like Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, TRESemmé, OMO, Surf and Continental - our brands are part of daily life for millions of people around the world.

Here in Australia & New Zealand we're proud to be committed to driving positive change through sustainable business practices with meaningful impact. We're also a business on the move: through our Growth Action Plan 2030 we're building unmissably superior brands, elevating them through "Desire at Scale", and transforming into an AI-first enterprise where technology sits at the core of how we create value, make decisions and win.

If you're looking for a place where you can make a real difference, grow fast, and work with people who genuinely care - you've found it. A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There's no better time to join our team!

Key Features of UFLP:

• Gain hands-on experience tackling real business challenges
• Collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines
• Open to graduates from all academic backgrounds
• 2-year rotational program designed to accelerate your development
• Based in Sydney,Australia

What do we look for?

• Hold a bachelor's degree in any field of study
• Full working rights in Australia and/or New Zealand
• People-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build relationships
• Creative thinkers who bring fresh ideas and the courage to drive change
• Resilient and resourceful, with strong analytical and communication skills
• Ambitious and curious, with a hunger to learn and grow in a dynamic business environment

Our Future Leaders Program

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) is designed to develop tomorrow's leaders, today. From day one, you'll own projects and workstreams that contribute to real business outcomes, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Through a combination of hands-on experience, structured learning, mentorship and leadership exposure, you'll accelerate your development while making a meaningful impact from the start. It's fast-paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, bring fresh thinking to the table and challenge convention. In return, you'll gain the experience, support and opportunities needed to build the skills, confidence and capability to become a purpose-led leader

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme- Sales (Customer Development)

At Unilever, Customer Development is where strategy meets execution, turning consumer demand into commercial success. Our Sales (Customer Development) UFLP is designed to accelerate the careers of future commercial leaders by providing real-world experience across sales, category management, e-commerce, customer strategy, and account management. You'llwork alongside some of ANZ's largest retail and digital partners, using shopper insights, market data, and industry trends toidentifygrowth opportunities and deliver winning customer solutions. From developing joint business plans to supporting category growth initiatives and navigating the evolving e-commerce landscape,you'llgain exposure to the key drivers of a successful FMCG business. Throughout the programme,you'llcollaborate closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other cross-functional teams, building a holistic understanding of how a global organisation creates value for customers and consumers alike. Supported by personalised development plans, dedicated mentorship, and exposure to Unilever's globalexpertise,you'lldevelop the commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities needed to make an impact from day one and build a successful career in sales and business leadership.

If you have any questions about your application or if you require special arrangements/reasonable adjustments to be made to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Graduate Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Recruitment Process

Online Application -> OnlineAssessment -> Digital Interview -> Discovery Centre -> Onboarding

Applications close: 16th September 2026

Discovery Centre: October 2026

Program start: February 2027

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.