Graduate Program – Sales

Bridgestone EMEA

Join Bridgestone's European Graduate Program in Sales, working directly with customers and gaining valuable experience. Develop into a confident professional through practical experience and strategic insight.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn by doing: work directly in sales and gain valuable practical experience.
Take responsibility for your own and cross-team projects that address current business challenges.
Learn through job shadowing and on-the-job training.
Broaden your perspective through exposure to different business areas.
Work closely with international and cross-functional teams.
Understand the company holistically: gain insights into different departments — from production and sales to the Technical Center and corporate headquarters.
Accompany customer visits and contribute to operational business processes.
Receive training on products, markets and business intelligence.
Gain insight into strategic decision-making at the European level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: You have completed a degree or an equivalent qualification, ideally in a business, technical or analytical field (e.g., Business, Finance or Engineering).
Skills & Mindset: You do not need to fulfill every requirement completely — what matters is that you demonstrate many of the following strengths:
Analytical and solution-oriented thinking
Affinity for numbers and a strong understanding of data and interrelationships
Interest in digital tools and openness to the use of AI in sales and decision-making contexts
Strong communication and teamwork skills
High commitment and a drive to deliver results
Customer-oriented thinking and an interest in understanding customer needs
Language skills: Excellent German and English, both written and spoken (at least C1 level)
Locations & Mobility: Your onboarding will take place locally in Germany, with possible assignments across different regions (north, east, south and central Germany)
You hold a valid driving license (Class B)
Willingness to travel internationally and to work in an intercultural environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and — with convincing performance — the possibility of a second program year
Additional benefits, including paid vacation and an Employee Assistance Program
Purposeful work: contribute to our sustainability goals through 2050 and receive one paid day off for volunteering
Inclusive company culture: we foster an environment where you can contribute, develop and be authentic

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Hard Skills & Tools

degree in businessdegree in financedegree in engineeringanalytical thinkingsolution-oriented thinkingdata understandingdigital toolsAI in salescustomer needs analysislanguage skills

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsteamwork skillshigh commitmentdrive to deliver resultscustomer-oriented thinkinginterest in understanding customer needsopenness to new technologiesadaptabilityintercultural communicationproblem-solving

Certifications

valid driving license Class B