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International Management Trainee (m/f/x)

3/27/2026

The program involves extensive basic training in the core business stores to handle initial management responsibilities and gain supply chain insights. Trainees will also participate in an international project abroad and take active roles via job rotation in central divisions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Mit den Handelsunternehmen BILLA, PENNY, BIPA & ADEG gestalten wir, die REWE Group, wegweisend den österreichischen Handel. Wir gewährleisten die Versorgung mit hochwertigen Lebensmitteln und Drogerieartikeln – nicht nur national, sondern auch international! Über 46.500 tätige Mitarbeiter:innen sind das Fundament unseres Erfolges. Allein in unserer Zentrale mit Hauptsitz in Wiener Neudorf arbeiten ca. 3.500 Persönlichkeiten in über 400 unterschiedlichen Berufsbildern und das auf allen Levels, von jungen Berufseinsteiger:innen bis zu Fachexpert:innen. Vom Geschäftssitz in Wiener Neudorf aus wird nicht nur das Geschäft in Österreich, sondern auch das internationale Geschäft der REWE Group („Handel International“) gesteuert. Von BILLA in Bulgarien bis PENNY in Ungarn: Unser qualitatives Angebot wird überall geschätzt. Neben Österreich ist die REWE in acht weiteren europäischen Ländern erfolgreich vertreten. Als großer Konzern schaffen wir unzählige Möglichkeiten, ohne dabei die individuellen Wünsche, Bedürfnisse und Erwartungen unserer Mitarbeiter:innen und Kund:innen aus den Augen zu verlieren. *Zahlen: Geschäftsjahr 2022
About the Role

Company Description

The headquarter of REWE International AG in Wiener Neudorf is responsible not only for business in Austria, but also for the international food trading operations of REWE Group (International Trade).
REWE International AG has enjoyed success in Central and Eastern Europe since the 1990s. 
In addition to Austria, we now do business in eight further countries: with BILLA in Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, the food retailer IKI in Lithuania, the discounter PENNY in Italy, Romania, the Czech Republic and Hungary, and the drugstore retailer BIPA in Croatia and Romania.

You have an affinity for retail? You would like to work on international projects in a team as well as on your own? You are curious, eager to learn and thinking outside the box comes naturally to you? If so, we want you on our team! Boost your career and join our 16-month International Management Trainee Program! Become a vital part of shaping the future of retail!

Application deadline: 23.04.2026

Program start: 01.09.2026

Job Description

  • Core Business: Discover our core business in our stores in your country of employment, enjoying extensive basic training to handle your first management responsibilities and get further insights into our supply chain.

  • International Project: Join an exciting project abroad to get to know our international business in a foreign business unit.

  • Rotation: Take active roles via job rotation in selected departments in a central division of your country of employment.

  • Headquarter Project: Join a comprehensive project in our Austrian or German headquarters.

  • Focus: Get to know the local interfaces of the future position in the company via quick rotations.

Qualifications

  • Academic degree – Master, preferably with focus on business 

  • Practical or international experience – either through internships or studies abroad – are a further advantage, but we also address young professionals

  • Enthusiastic and curious about the retail industry 

  • Ambitious team player with high personal commitment as well as strong communication, project management and analytical skills

  • Fluent in German & English

  • Keen to travel, with a willingness to pursue international career opportunities

Additional Information

  • Individual program: Your path through the program will be customized according to your profile and interest.

  • Mentoring and Networking: Benefit from a personal mentor on a high management level, a buddy from trainee side and group-wide networking.

  • Professional and personal development: Receive special professional and personal development trainings and coaching.

  • International career opportunities: Establish your network and choose from exciting offers your position after completion.

  • Modern working environment & benefits: company mobile phone, laptop flexible working hours and home office; list country specific benefits (e.g. staff shopping, travel discounts)

  • An annual gross salary of € 45.285,52 based on full-time employment including defined overtime flat rate for the duration of the program.

Your application should include:  

  • Meaningful Curriculum Vitae (CV) 

  • transcript of records (interim report or diploma)  

Check out our career page for more info about our program and a lot of insights from our trainees and graduates. We know that applying for a trainee program can be both exciting and intimidating, but don’t worry - our recruiting team will be on hand every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns before applying, feel free to reach out to us at Email [email protected] (Siglinde Eisenhauer).  

We look forward to your application! 

 

Your application should include: 

  • Meaningful Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Transcript of records (interim report or diploma)

Check out our career page for more info about our program and a lot of insights from our trainees and graduates. We know that applying for a trainee program can be both exciting and intimidating, but don’t worry - our recruiting team will be on hand every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns before applying, feel free to reach out to us at Email [email protected] (Siglinde Eisenhauer).  

We look forward to your application!

 

No matter where you are in your career, we have a path for you. Whether you’re looking for your first job, advancement in your field, or a new career shift. We’re proud to employ great people who are passionate about their jobs. But they’re all different. No matter who you are, what you need and where you’re going, REWE Group can be a part of it. Apply now!

Please upload your resume to give us insight of your work experience - anonymously if you like!

We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of different gender, age, cultural or social background, sexual identity and applications from people with disabilities. In addition, we would like to increase the proportion of women in management positions and are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for this position.

  • Joblevel Karriereseite: Einstiegsposition
  • Key Skills
    Project ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeam PlayerEagerness to LearnCuriosityRetail Industry AffinityInternational Project WorkJob RotationSupply Chain Insight
    Categories
    RetailManagement & LeadershipLogistics
    Benefits
    Company mobile phoneLaptopFlexible working hoursHome officeStaff shoppingTravel discounts
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