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Picnic Graduate Program 2027 Business - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial)
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About the company
Picnic is an online supermarket headquartered in Amsterdam that delivers groceries and drugstore products with its own fleet of small electric vans. Picnic operates in the Netherlands, Germany and France and employs several thousand people in technology, operations and commercial roles.
Program details
Key facts
Program length
24 months
Number of rotations
Individual
Departments
Selected departments
International assignment
Optional
Working hours / week
40h
Gross salary per year
Not public
Program description
Business – Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial) at Picnic
The Business Future Leaders Graduate Program is designed for graduates looking for direct impact in a tech scale-up environment. Graduates take responsibility for their own projects in commercial, operations or strategy from day one and develop further through an accompanying mentoring program.
Application requirements
Who applies successfully?
Degree
Master's
Field of study
Engineering, physics, mathematics, econometrics or economics and business
Work experience
First relevant practical experience in consulting or a start-up environment (e.g. internships or working student jobs)
International experience
Not specified
Languages
Fluent German and English
Other
Not specified
Application process
How does the application work?
01
Online application
Application documents, typically a CV, cover letter and relevant certificates, are submitted via the company's career portal. An automatic confirmation follows, while substantive feedback from HR is generally provided within one to four weeks.
not required
Online test
A standardized aptitude test completed online, typically covering logical reasoning, numerical and verbal skills as well as personality. The total duration ranges from 20 to 90 minutes.
not required
Recorded video interview
An interview without a live interviewer, in which candidates respond to predefined questions on camera. It typically comprises five to seven questions, each with two minutes to respond.
02
Interview with HR
An interview with the HR department, usually conducted via video and lasting 30 to 60 minutes. It focuses predominantly on academic background, motivation, cultural fit and behavioral questions on soft skills.
03
Department interview
An interview with the manager or team of the department you are applying to, usually conducted via video and lasting 45 to 90 minutes. It centers on technical questions, situational cases and the alignment of mutual expectations.
04
Assessment center
A multi-stage selection day comprising presentations, case studies, group exercises and individual interviews. The format varies by company and may take place on site or virtually.
Business – Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial): your questions answered
What salary does Picnic pay in its graduate program?
Picnic does not publicly disclose the gross salary of its graduate program. Remuneration is communicated individually during the selection process.
How long does the Picnic graduate program last?
The Business - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial) program lasts 24 months. The precise duration is determined individually and depends on the chosen department and the course of each rotation. Over this period, graduates gain insight into the company from different perspectives and progressively assume greater responsibility, typically moving into a permanent position upon completion.
What requirements do I need to meet for the Picnic graduate program?
The Business - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial) program sets clear professional and personal requirements. A master's degree is required. Fields of study: engineering, physics, mathematics, econometrics or economics and business. Fluent German and English are essential. In addition, companies typically place significant emphasis on initial practical experience from internships or working student positions, as well as personal strengths such as initiative, analytical thinking, communication skills and teamwork.
How do I apply for the Picnic graduate program?
The application process for the application process for the Business - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial) program comprises four stages: online application, interview with HR, interview with the department and assessment center. Each stage builds on the previous one, so candidates only progress after successfully completing a stage. The process overview above outlines each step in detail.
Does the Picnic graduate program include an international assignment?
The Picnic graduate program offers an optional international assignment.
When does the application portal for the Picnic graduate program open?
The application portal for the Picnic graduate program is currently open for applications. Applications are submitted via the official Picnic application portal.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Picnic |
| Program | Business - Future Leaders Graduate Program (Commercial) |
| Industry | Grocery retail |
| Main location | Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Program length | 24 months |
| Gross annual salary | Not publicly disclosed |
