HEINEKEN Global Graduate Programme

Ready to launch your career with DB Breweries while gaining global experience through the HEINEKEN network?

The HEINEKEN Global Graduate Programme is a three-year accelerated leadership programme designed to develop the next generation of commercial leaders. You'll gain hands-on experience across Sales, Marketing and international markets while building the skills, experience and network to accelerate your career.

Why DB Breweries?

At DB Breweries, we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences, building great brands and developing talented people. As part of HEINEKEN, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, work on real business challenges and be part of a truly global organisation.

What's in it for you?

• Accelerate your career through structured learning, development and real responsibility from day one.
• Gain global experience through the HEINEKEN network, including an international assignment.
• Build commercial capability with exposure across Sales, Marketing and key commercial functions.
• Learn from industry leaders through coaching, mentoring and a global graduate community.

Your Graduate Journey

Sales Foundation (6 Months)

You'll:

• Learn the business from the ground up through Sales and Merchandising
• Build customer relationships and commercial capability
• Gain hands-on experience working with customers and sales teams
• Understand how our brands drive growth in market

Trade Marketing (6 Months)

You'll:

• Support commercial projects and brand activations
• Gain exposure to category management and shopper marketing
• Work closely with both Sales and Marketing teams
• Learn how commercial strategies drive business growth

International Assignment (6 Months)

You'll:

• Develop a global mindset
• Build international networks
• Experience different markets and ways of working
• Accelerate your professional and personal growth

Landing Role (18 Months)

Following your international assignment, you'll return to DB Breweries and transition into a meaningful commercial role where you can apply everything you've learned.

Potential career pathways include:

• Category Manager
• Revenue Manager

Who We're Looking For

• Curious and eager to learn
• Strong communicators and team players
• Adaptable and open to new challenges
• Ready to build a long-term commercial career

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business, Marketing or Economics
• No previous work experience is required, but a maximum of 1 year’s post-graduation
• Full New Zealand working rights
• A willingness to undertake an international assignment as part of the programme

Apply now and start your journey with HEINEKEN and DB Breweries