RB Australia
RB 2019/20 - Commercial (Sales & Marketing) Internship - Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- Apply by 14 Aug 2019
At RB we are inspired by a vision of a cleaner world where people are healthier and live better.
We continually innovate to make better products that empower everyone to take their health into their own hands and homes. We believe passionately in doing things the right way and have a culture that pushes us to outperform every day.
Our purpose is to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.
About RB
We are the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company with operations in over 60 countries and sales in almost 200 countries. However, we're more than just a company. We're a growing community of 40,000+ diverse and talented entrepreneurs, committed to redefining the world of consumer health and hygiene.
We have an intensive drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever we focus on whether it's innovation or sustainability. This desire couples with our entrepreneurial environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are embraced and ownership is given has allowed us to achieve the success we've had to date with all our brands including Finish, Vanish, Mortein, Pine O Cleen.
Our Internship Program
Our Commercial Internship Program in the Hygiene Home side of the business is designed to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills, by working on specific Sales or Marketing based projects with real timelines and delivery expectations – giving them real responsibility from Day 1 of their placement. Our Internship program offers:
- An insight into working in a large FMCG organisation with real project timelines and deliverables
- Learning and development supported by global development programs
- Mentor and buddy support
- Potential for fast-tracked progression straight into the graduate program
Upon successful completion of the internship, candidates may be offered a role on our Commercial Graduate Development Program, commencing at degree completion. Our Graduate Development program offers you the chance to challenge yourself and develop within our Sales and Marketing teams by taking ownership of real projects with a real contribution to the organisation.
Do you want to contribute to the future success of the world's fastest growing FMCG Company? Thrive in a game-changing environment of high autonomy and accountability? At RB, we give you the freedom to succeed by living in and breathing our values of achievement, responsibility, partnership and entrepreneurship. Our internship program will give you a taste of what's to expect and provide you with a springboard of challenge, opportunity and individual freedom. What happens next is up to you.
Essential Requirements
- Final or penultimate year student, seeking a graduate program commencement in 2020 or 2021
- On track to complete your degree with a minimum Credit average
- Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Australia or New Zealand
- Available work for a 10-week long placement from November 2019 to February 2020
Our Selection Process
- Online Application – Applications close midnight 14th August 2019
- Online Numerical Testing
- Online Reasoning Testing
- Video Interview
- Phone Interview
- Assessment Centre – 16 September 2019
- Offer
How To Apply
If you thrive in a game-changing environment of high autonomy and accountability and are keen to be at the heart of the fastest growing health and hygiene business, please submit your application including resume and university results by midnight 14th August 2019
Reviews
I feel that I have significantly more responsibility and independence than I would as a graduate in a similar role in the industry.
As an Assistant Brand Manager at RB, you get a lot of exposure to the wider-business as you are the project manager for NPDs, EPDs, sourcing changes, artwork changes . You manage the brand's marketing spend/budget each month and also analyse how NPDs/TVCs/marketing strategies are performing. You also get to work on creative marketing campaigns i.e. TVCs, print media, social media.
P&L ownership Budget Marketing analysis Project management
About the employer
RB AU
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Retail, Sales & Consumer Goods
RB is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company.
Pros and cons of working at RB AU
Pros
Real responsibility from day 1 High level of exposure across functions of the business and senior management team Challenging work that allows for creative problem-solving.
The culture: My company is very fast-paced but supportive. Everyone knows how to work incredibly hard, but they also know how to play even harder.
You get ownership of a large brand portfolio, and have the ability to make big decisions for your brand's marketing strategy and then see the rewards/benefits of those decisions pay off!
Constantly motivated and challenged; Learn something new every day; More responsibility than any other company; Opportunities to present to the Leadership team.
Being in control of my day, my job and my destiny.
Cons
Steep learning curve initially.
The Hours - The nature of the business means that you are working relatively long hours, but the office is a fun place to be so time doesn't drag.
Being in control means there's no one else to blame when things go wrong.
Very Demanding - long hours and high pressure.
Co-ordination of different functions.