Bridgestone European Graduate Program
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Bridgestone in Monza
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Bridgestone European Graduate Program - SalesPOSITION SNAPSHOT
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Fixed term/temporary
Full/Part Time: Tempo pieno
Location: Vimercate (MB), IT
ABOUT US
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Title: Bridgestone European Graduate Program – Sales
About the Role
You’ve just graduated, and you're not looking for “just a job”, you want to be close to the action, the customers, and the decisions that move a business forward. You’re curious, ambitious, and ready to step into a business environment where performance, relationships, and results matter.
Welcome to the Bridgestone European Graduate Program, an accelerated journey designed to turn early talent into confident business professionals.
Duration: 12 months (Sept. 2026– Sept. 2027), with strong performers confirmed for a second year at the 9-month mark.
Travel included: Program events and business visits across Europe
Strong support: Dedicated managers, mentors, and program leaders.
By the end of the program, you will understand how business decisions 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 real Sales roles.
- Take ownership of individual and group projects based on real business challenges.
- Learn through job shadowing and hands ‑ on experience.
- Rotations into new business segment.
- Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams.
- Understand the business from the inside
- Visits to Manufacturing plants, Sales Offices, Technical Center and Headquarter.
- Participation in customer visits and business activities.
- Product, market & business intelligence training.
- Exposure to strategic decision-making at European level.
What we offer
We invest in you, professionally and personally:
- Competitive Compensation and for strong performers, a confirmed path into Year 2 of the program, with a decision communicated at the 9-month mark so you always know where you stand.
- Comprehensive benefits including paid time-off and Employee 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.
Who we’re looking for
We are not looking for perfection, we are looking for potential. This program is for you if you recognize yourself in the following:
You have recently completed a Master’s degree or equivalent education in fields such as:
- Economics, Business Administration or Management
- Finance or Accounting
- Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Data, or similar)
- Marketing, Sales, or other business oriented studies
(Other backgrounds with strong business or analytical exposure are also welcome.)
Skills & Mindset
You don’t need to tick every box — but you bring many of these:
- Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
- Data awareness & analytical mindset (comfortable working with numbers and insights)
- AI fluency and curiosity about digital tools supporting sales and decision‑making
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Performance‑driven attitude with motivation to deliver results
- Customer‑oriented mindset and interest in understanding client needs
- Local language (C1) required according to the hiring country
Mobility & Openness
- Driving license
- Hired locally
- Open to international travel and cross‑cultural collaboration
- Motivated to build a long‑term career in a business environment
Ready to start building your future with Bridgestone? Apply now.
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