Retail Senior Trainee

Young Graduate Retail Leadership – Step Into Your Future with Action

Ready to launch your leadership career in retail? At Action, we believe in developing future leaders and are committed to helping you grow into that role. That is why we are introducing our Young Graduate Retail Leadership Programme: a hands-on, fast-paced traineeship, designed to kickstart your journey into retail management.

As a Retail Senior Trainee, you won’t just learn how stores operate; you’ll dive straight into the action, from store floors to key meetings, gaining firsthand experience on what it takes to lead from the front and help shape the future with one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers.

What to expect:

• Roll up your sleeves and gain real-life experience in store operations across different countries
• Learn directly from experienced leaders. Take part in leadership and coaching sessions to further develop
• Join key meetings with senior decision-makers to understand the bigger picture
• Get tailored support to help you grow into a future leadership role

Your team

With more than 2,900 stores in 13 countries, Action is expanding fast and none of that growth happens without our incredible store teams. Together with the Central Store Operations team, local teams play a key role delivering the Action promise to our customers.

This is you

You’re energised by people, retail, and making things happen. You see challenges as chances to learn, and you are not afraid to dive in. You are motivated by growth, your own and others’, and you are ready to take the lead. If you are curious, ambitious, and energised by retail, this is your chance to make a real difference.

• A natural leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Curious, pragmatic, and always learning
• Confident communicator who brings out the best in people
• Disciplined, proactive and passionate about retail and people.

Your background

• A Masters’ degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, Business Economics or equivalent
• Leadership potential: you inspire, connect and take people with you
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset
• Willing and able to travel and gain international experience
• Fluent in English and Dutch

What we offer

This isn’t just a job, it is a launchpad for your leadership career in retail. Through this traineeship, you will get the tools, experiences, and support to grow into a future leadership role within an international, fast-moving company.

• A market-based salary while you learn, grow and develop
• A structured leadership traineeship programme packed with real responsibilities and challenges
• Hands-on experience across different stores and countries
• Mentoring from experienced leaders who will coach you through your journey
• A place to actively contribute to Action’s international growth and success
• 15% staff discount on everything in-store
• The opportunity to build your career in Europe’s most dynamic non-food retailer
• All of this in a culture that lives our shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness, and respect

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we support thousands of children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 151 different nationalities? That we purchase 100% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that all our stores, DC’s and offices only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? There’s a lot more we are proud of and we would love for you to be part of it.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome everyone who sees themselves in this opportunity. Don’t wait, take Action and apply now!

We believe in doing things the right way, so a pre-employment screening is part of the process.

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