Category Management - Future Leaders Graduate Program

In a nutshell

Just finished your Master's and want to kick-start your career in Picnic's Commercial team? Our 1-year non-rotation trainee program isn't a warm-up, it's your real launchpad. As a Junior Business Manager, you'll work at the heart of our app – diving deep into data, negotiating with suppliers, and shaping the assortment that brings a smile to our customers' faces. 🥑🥐🍎

What awaits you

• Market Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of your category – supported by internal data, customer feedback, and market trends.
• Data-Driven Purchasing Decisions: Analyze customer behavior, sales trends, and price data to select the best products and implement innovative assortment ideas.
• Process Management: Handle operational and administrative tasks in daily business – for example, checking products and associated data sheets.
• Supplier Relations: Prepare for meetings, accompany negotiations, and learn how to build successful partnerships.
• Data Analysis: Evaluate data, identify patterns, and derive concrete optimization measures from them.

What you bring

• Completed or soon-to-be-completed Master's degree (M.Sc.), ideally in an economic or analytical field.
• Initial practical experience in a commercial, analytical, or product-oriented role in the FMCG or retail environment – including internships and student jobs.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as strong analytical abilities and a good feel for complex interrelationships.
• A strong ability for self-organization and independent work.
• Very strong communication skills when interacting with colleagues, partners, and suppliers.
• High willingness to learn and the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics independently.
• Fluent German and English skills.
• Willingness to work on-site at the office four to five days a week.

What you can look forward to

• Kick-start your career with us: Become part of our international team in an environment that fosters real growth and an "Act like an Owner" mentality. Drive projects independently, test new ideas, and benefit from specialized training while directly shaping the success of our company.
• Catering: Enjoy a fresh, free breakfast and lunch in our office every day, with plenty of snacks and fruit for an energy boost in between.
• Unforgettable Moments: From our legendary annual ski trip and Christmas parties to performances by our own Picnic band: we celebrate our successes together.
• A Modern Workspace: Our newly renovated office is designed for collaboration and offers flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation.
• Individual Mobility: You decide how you get to us. We offer a subsidized Deutschlandticket and a "Lease-a-Bike" program.
• Well-being & Balance: We offer professional support for your mental health with OpenUp. And thanks to our dog-friendly office, your four-legged companion is welcome by arrangement.
• The Basics: We provide everything you need for your success – including a laptop and mobile phone, as well as access to exclusive discounts (Corporate Benefits) for travel, tech, and much more.
• Sustainability at its Core: Be part of the revolution. You contribute to a greener future – through our 100% electric fleet and our supply chain that reduces food waste.

Your start with us

• In our first call, we will discuss together which start date suits you best. The sooner you apply, the better!
• Feel free to send us your application in English if you already have an English version ready.

Are you unsure about which track is best suited for you?