Bridgestone European Graduate Programme Sales
Job Summary
About the Role
Job Purpose
Youvejust graduated andyourenot looking for just a jobyou want to be close to the action the customers and the decisions that move a business ambitious and ready to step into abusinessenvironment where performance relationships and results matter.
Welcome to the Bridgestone European Graduate Program anaccelerated journey designed to turn early talent into confident business professionals.
Duration:12 months(Sept. 2026 Sept. 2027) with high performers confirmed for a second year at the 9-month mark.
Cohort: 10 graduates across Europe
International exposure: Facetoface & virtual connects
Travel included: Program eventsand business visitsacross Europe
Strong support:Dedicated managers mentors and program leaders.
By the end of the programyou will understand howbusinessdecisions are made how markets and customers influence strategy and how sales teams create value in a complex international environment.
What you will do
-Learning by doing
Work in realSalesroles.
Take ownership of individual and groupprojectsbased onreal businesschallenges.
Learn throughjob shadowing and handsonexperience.
Rotationsintonewbusiness segment.
Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams.
Understand the business from the inside:
Visits toManufacturing plants Sales Offices Technical Center andHeadquarter.
Participation incustomervisitsandbusinessactivities.
Productmarket&businessintelligence training.
Exposure tostrategic decision-making at European level.
What we offer
We invest in you professionally and personally:
Competitive Compensationand forstrong performers a confirmed path into Year 2 of the program with a decision communicated at the 9-monthmarkso you always know where you stand.
Comprehensivebenefitsincludingpaid time-offandEmployee Assistance Program.
Purpose driven work: contribution to our 2050 sustainability goals and a paid volunteer day off.
- Inclusive Culture:We believe innovation happens when people feel accepted and empowered to be themselves
Whowerelooking for
We are not looking forperfectionwe are looking for potential.This program is for you if you recognize yourself in the following:
Education
You haverecently completedaMastersdegree or equivalent education in fields such as:
Economics Business Administration or Management
Finance or Accounting
Engineering (Industrial Mechanical Data or similar)
Marketing Sales or otherbusinessorientedstudies
(Other backgrounds with strong business or analytical exposure are also welcome.)
Skills & Mindset
Youdontneed to tick every box but you bring many of these:
Critical thinkingandproblemsolvingability
Data awareness & analytical mindset(comfortable working with numbers and insights)
AI fluencyand curiosity about digital tools supporting sales anddecisionmaking
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Performancedrivenattitudewith motivation to deliver results
Customerorientedmindsetand interest in understanding client needs
Languages
Fluent in English C1 level
Local language(C1)requiredaccording tothe hiring country
Mobility & Openness
Driving license
Hired locally
Open to international travel and crosscultural collaboration
EarlyCareer Stage
Starting your first fulltime professional role
Motivated to build a longtermcareerin abusinessenvironment
Ready to start building your future with Bridgestone Apply now.