Unilever Future Leaders Programme Turkiye (Customer Business Development) - 2026

Unilever Brazil; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company is offering the Future Leaders Programme in South Africa, aimed at fresh graduates seeking a dynamic management career. This three-year scheme involves rotations across various functions to prepare candidates for managerial roles. Successful applicants will be part of an impactful team, managing retailer relationships and conducting sales analysis. Ideal candidates are analytical, fluent in English, and adaptable in multicultural settings. This is a unique chance to shape the future while contributing to sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Cross-functional and international rotations

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with 0-3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have a driving license for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key retailers and conduct advanced sales data analysis.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team for logistics solutions.
• Work as part of cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent in English

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Education

Bachelor's or Master'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.

UnileverFuture LeadersProgramme is a unique global leadershipprogramme featuring essentialtrainings, purposefulprojectsand international opportunities.

Designed to turn talented graduates into future leaders, this accelerated programencompasses rotations within and acrossfunctions andwill allow you to experience more than you could ever imagine - all while creating better futures every day.

Customer Business Development is the heart of our business and the biggest driver to win with people.

We aim to provide people all over the world with products that are good for them and good for others. Our vision is to develop new ways of doing business with the aim of doubling the size of our company while reducing our environmental impact.

If you are looking for multi-disciplined environment that you will impact the strategy with creating value within lots of passionate teams, Customer Business Development is the place to be.

What will the scheme involve?

This three-year leadership development scheme is packed with variety and challenges designed to prepare you for your first managerial position. The scheme is composed ofdifferentstints that allow you to specialize within an acrossfunctions.

Thesestintssplit between your chosen specialization, enabling you to build functional depth, alongside rotations across the other stintsto build breadth of knowledge. You may also complete an out of function rotation.

As a part of the Customer Business Development team, you will work closely with business teams;

• to ensure our brands are available wherever our customers are shopping Managing relationships with key retailers through skill and sensitivity makes all the difference,

• to conduct advanced sales data analysis to identify trends, forecast product demand, and optimize pricing and promotional strategies across different retail channels and customer segments,
• to collaborate with the Supply Chain team to ensure excellent in-stock availability and optimize logistics solutions, directly impacting customer satisfaction and revenue targets

Why should you apply?

• Exciting brands:160 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product. That means you'll be working with a strong portfolio of brands which will give you a chance to have a genuine impact on people's lives.

• A real job from day one:Real roles with real responsibilities that provide you with fantastic insight into the organization and require you to continuously test and develop your skills.

• Local & international:Reaching more than 190 countries, Unilever is a successful and respected business. We focus on the needs of local consumers by harnessing globalexpertiseand teamwork. For you, that means exceptional exposure and experience.

• See the big picture:You'll quickly begin to see how the functionsoperate closely together. To help you better understand that interaction, you'll often work as part of cross-functional teams.
• Great development opportunities:We'll support you every step of the way, with hands-on experience which includes functional, cross-functionaland international rotations in this world class learning programme.

Who are we looking for?

• Fresh graduates of bachelor's or master's degrees
• Individuals with 0-3 years of work experience
• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Driving License (will be added for CBD JD)

Our application process involves:

Step 1: Online Application

Complete the online application form. It is a simple and easy application process with the option of filling out your details using your LinkedIn profile. You may apply to one function in your application.

Step 2: Profile Assessment

Complete two stages of profile assessment; a portrait personality test and an online assessment. These are designed to look at different elements of your cognitive, emotional, and social traits. You will receive personalized feedback after completing each stage.

Step 3: Digital Interview:

The digital interview will consist of questions followed by a business case.

You will be asked to solve real-world problems using Unilever scenarios. You’ll be able to record and complete your interview anytime and anywhere.

*Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person*

Step 4: Discovery Centre:

You will be invited to a ‘day in the life’ of a Future Leader at Unilever. You will get to experience a face-to-face day filled with several exciting activities including project meetings, business challenges, a team meeting with Unilever colleagues, and an interview.

We believe:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will be a part of a team with global and local leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you! You can innovate, disrupt, and influence here at Unilever as we are TALENT CONNECTORS THAT MAKE EXPERIENCES HAPPEN!

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process?

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, please inform the Talent Acquisition team who will contact you to discuss the accessibility options available. E.g., If required extending time spent in any ‘timebound’ assessments/interviews. *We also provide accessibility options such as magnifying glass, decrease/increase the font size, change font & color, screen ruler, and screen mask for everyone who would require support. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

Note:In our recruitment processes, we kindly ask you to pay attention to calls coming from numbers with the +44 prefix, as they will be made by the Cairo hub team.

APPLY FOR A BETTER YOU. A BETTER WORLD. A BETTER BUSINESS.

Unilever is an organisation 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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