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United Petfood Group career site

International Management Trainee

Never settle for anything less than outstanding

Young Graduate looking for a pawsome challenge?

Do you know how to get to work, are you realistic and above all: do you enjoy a tough challenge? At United Petfood, you will be joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet with healthy pets!

You will be immersed in the wonderful world of pet food and get the chance to grow and develop at a high level within a leading company.

As a trainee, you will be based in one of our offices and be part of an international team. You will quickly be given your own responsibilities and be able to make a difference.

Together with the other management trainees, you will exchange knowledge and experiences and help each other and the company to reach a higher level.

After the programme, you will continue to grow and will be given a responsible role within our team.

Departments

  • Operations Management


  • R&D - Quality


  • Sales

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Project Management

  • Engineering

Not your average traineeship

Our company culture is unique in many ways. We believe in a true entrepreneurial mindset and challenge you to take on significant responsibility. Based on your interests and preferences, we’ll tailor a traineeship that suits you.

We’re looking for:

  • Go-getters, people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
  • Change-makers who strive to make an impact and move the needle.
  • Hard workers who are flexible and ready to reap the rewards of success.
  • Critical thinkers who want to improve and optimize things around them.

Do you recognize yourself in the above lines? Well sharpen your claws and apply now! 

Application procedure

Step 1

Apply

Appy for the International Management Traineeship in your preferred location and explain in a video why you match with United Petfood.

Step 2

Let's have a chat

In a Teams call, we’ll meet each other and see if we’re a mutual match!

Step 3

Meet us at the office

Meet us at the office so you can see the plant and feel our company culture. 

Step 4

You sure?

We value cultural fit highly, and who better to assess that than our own trainees?

Meet one of our trainees and ask your remaining questions. We consider this step as the last one before starting at United Petfood. 

Step 5

Welcome at the United Petfood Family!

We love to celebrate, especially when it comes to celebrating successes! We’re excited to welcome you and are preparing for your start.

FAQ

  • The number of openings depend on the available projects and opportunities within the organization. There are also differences from country to country. Be sure to check the current job openings for opportunities to apply! The message is: take your chance!

  • When there’s a clear need at the time of your application, the process can move swiftly — it's all about ensuring a great mutual fit. If no immediate openings are available, we’ll keep you informed with open and transparent communication throughout the process.

  • Since we are always looking for the right cultural fit and tailor each program to the expertise of our starters, every program is unique. The common thread? Taking on responsibility, spotting opportunities for improvement, and tackling them head-on. We love proactive thinkers!