Kraft Heinz is opening applications for its 2027 Trainee Program in Dublin, and the program starts with a permanent contract from day one. Over 12 months, trainees rotate across real business functions instead of sitting through a single fixed placement. That structure means recent graduates get exposure to field sales, an individual business project, and a placement in a different function — all before landing in a permanent role at the end of the program. Because the program targets future enterprise leaders, it’s built for candidates who are ambitious, adaptable, and ready to move across functions and, eventually, across Europe.

About Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz is a global food and beverage company built on a mix of iconic and emerging brands. The company positions itself as consumer-obsessed, and that focus drives innovation across every part of the business — from product development to go-to-market strategy.

The Trainee Program reflects that same ambition. Rather than treating trainees as temporary hires, Kraft Heinz brings them in on a permanent contract from the start and invests in mentorship from previous trainees, regular access to global leaders, and structured learning experiences. In short, the program is designed to build long-term leaders, not just fill entry-level headcount.

Program Structure

Onboarding & Field Experience

• Functional onboarding with hands-on induction across different business areas
• Field sales placement to build direct knowledge of products and consumers

Project & Cross-Functional Placement

• An individual business project focused on real problem-solving
• A business placement in a function different from the initial project, broadening exposure beyond one specialty

Leadership Development

• Regular meetings with Global leaders throughout the program
• Mentorship from previous trainees
• Collaboration with trainees based in other countries
• Ongoing learning experiences focused on leadership growth

After the Program

• Trainees are placed into permanent functional roles where they can add immediate value

Business Functions Covered

• Sales
• Marketing
• Category Development
• Finance
• Supply Chain
• People & Performance

Minimum Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduated on or after 2025, from any subject area
• Maximum 2 years of professional experience after graduation
• Strong proficiency in English
• Legal right to work in Ireland

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in additional European languages
• Openness to relocating within Europe from the second year onward, particularly for candidates based in the EU

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a gross annual target base salary of €47,000, based on a full-time contract. On top of that, trainees are eligible for a performance-based bonus of up to 20%, subject to the terms of the bonus scheme. Additional wellbeing benefits — covering physical, emotional and financial support — are also available, though these vary by location. [LINK TO FIXED PAGE – Kraft Heinz benefits/EEO policy]

How to Apply

1. Confirm you meet the graduation date, experience cap, and right-to-work requirements for Ireland
2. Submit your application between 15 September 2026 and 18 October 2026
3. Complete the Pymetrics online games if you pass the initial application screen
4. Progress through the video interview, trainee and business interview, assessment day, and final panel interview with leaders

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this a temporary internship, or does it lead to a permanent role? It’s permanent from the start. Kraft Heinz places trainees on a permanent contract from the beginning of the program, and after the 12 months, trainees move into functional roles where they can add immediate value.

Will I need to relocate outside of Dublin during the program? Not in year one — you’ll be based in Dublin for your first year. From the second year onward, Kraft Heinz expects openness to relocation within Europe, especially for candidates already based in the EU.

What does the recruitment process actually involve, and how long does it take? It’s a five-step process: application plus Pymetrics games assessment, a Pymetrics video interview, a trainee and business interview, an assessment day with a group exercise and leadership interview, and a final panel interview with company leaders. Steps 1-3 run through September and October, with the assessment day and panel interview in November.