Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program - Customer & Franchise Leadership

Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program

About The Coca-Cola Company

As a business, The Coca-Cola Company is constantly evolving - we develop new products, acquire great brands and pioneer new ways of doing things. We sell four of the world's top five non-alcoholic sparkling drinks and 3,600+ products in over 200 countries, including water, juices, energy drinks, and even tea and coffee.

Working here is more than working for the global beverage leader, it's an opportunity to be a part of something that can positively impact the world. We're accelerating our momentum to become a Total Beverage Company by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do - innovating to give people the drinks and package sizes they want, building our eCommerce capabilities, working towards our vision of a World Without Waste, and more.

Why join the Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program?

Coca-Cola Blaze is Coca-Cola Europe's signature graduate program, designed to fast-track your career and prepare you as a future leader of Coca-Cola. This 24-month journey enhances your enterprise, functional, and leadership skills, providing unmatched exposure to our global organization and enabling you to make a significant impact early on.

We are looking for ambitious, passionate, and innovative individuals for our Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program. As a Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate, you'll accelerate your career, engage in hands-on and challenging projects, and rapidly develop under the mentorship of our experienced leaders.

What will you do as a Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate?

Through our Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program, we are committed to accelerating your career through our four pillars:

Experience

• Embark on a 24-month journey with four rotations to fast-track your career, building enterprise, functional and leadership capabilities.

• Collaborate on high-responsibility projects with diverse teams, contributing to our business goals and making a significant impact.

• Gain meaningful experiences and take charge of your development, preparing you for an exciting next assignment after the 24-month program.

Exposure

• Expand your network within our global community, fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues and mentors in a diverse, inclusive environment.

• Connect with leaders who offer coaching, broadening your perspectives and supporting your career growth in a highly supportive setting.

• Receive guidance on career and performance management to ensure your development and success throughout the program.

Education

• Gain hands-on experience by immersing yourself in the business, managing daily tasks, participating in international projects, market visits, impactful presentations, and attending global meetings for a holistic learning experience.

• Engage in top-tier learning and development programs that enhance your professional, functional, and leadership skills through practical experience, broad exposure, and classroom training.

• Access the latest digital learning resources for both individual study and group sessions, fostering collective learning in a real-world environment.

Excitement

• Join our dynamic global early careers community for networking and shared learning experiences.

• Represent Coca-Cola as a brand ambassador in campus initiatives and share our story and values.

• Help champion sustainability and social responsibility efforts, making a positive impact on our communities and the planet.

Which countries offer the Coca-Cola Blaze Graduate Program?

This year, we are looking for Coca-Cola Blaze Graduates in the following functions and locations:

Marketing

• London, United Kingdom

• Athens, Greece

Customer and Commercial Leadership

• London, United Kingdom

Franchise Operations

• London, United Kingdom

• Athens, Greece

Technical, Innovation and Supply Chain

• Brussels, Belgium

Public Affairs, Communications, Sustainability

• London, United Kingdom

What are the eligibility requirements to apply?

• A bachelor's or master's degree completed by September 2024.

• Availability to start full-time (40 hours/week) on October 1, 2024.

• Legal eligibility to work in the country you are applying for (UK, Greece, or Belgium).

• No more than 2 years of full-time professional experience.

• Relevant internship experience for the applied position is a plus.

• Enthusiasm for Coca-Cola's brands, values, and culture.

• Demonstrated leadership through roles in academic, extracurricular, or professional settings.

• Desire to lead change, manage complex projects, and inspire people in a fast paced, high-performance environment.

• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Openness to different perspectives and a proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Flexibility and resilience to handle new and challenging situations and strong time management skills.

• Willingness to relocate internationally to further your career.

• Previous internship experience with Coca-Cola or its bottling partners is an advantage.