Global Management Trainee Program 2027

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview 

The Hunter Douglas Global Management Trainee Program (GMT) is hand-selected and sponsored by the Executive Leadership Team. This 10-month comprehensive Leadership Development program provides you with the tools and experiences to develop you into a future leader of our organization while providing a holistic view of the business. Throughout this program, you will immediately immerse yourself into the company, the culture, and the industry. You will join a class of other Trainees and gain a community of ambitious peers. You will learn from Hunter Douglas leaders and contribute directly to our purpose and our DREAM. You will gain insights from day one and do real work on different projects while delivering actual results. 

This program is designed for future leaders, not specialists. Successful candidates will be open to working across different functions, locations, and business environments, and should be motivated by broad business exposure rather than a predetermined career path. 

What you'll do 

• Three weeks of onboarding, beginning with one week at your local hub, followed by a Global Induction at our HQ - providing an introduction to our company's strategy, culture, products, sales channels and problem-solving approaches.  

• Five months of Field Training in which you will rotate through key areas of our value chain including Sales, Supply, Logistics, Product, Customer Service, and will gain hands-on experience by actively participating in daily operations and project work during each rotation. 

• One week of Leadership and Methodology training to foster a unified system-thinking approach and prepare you for your first project. 

• A four-month individual project in which you will be able to deliver tangible and measurable results as an active team member by applying methodology skills and technical knowledge. 

• Capstone presentation of your project to Leadership, followed by feedback and final placement into a full-time role upon program completion - designed to support your continued leadership development and long-term career growth with Hunter Douglas.  

• First Position Placement can be in any of the following areas: Sales, Operations (Supply, Logistics, Procurement), Product, or Functional.  

Qualifications 

• To be eligible, have an anticipated graduation date no later than June 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. 

• Have demonstrated leadership capabilities through various extracurricular activities including job experiences, internships, student clubs and organizations, and volunteer work. 

• As part of the program, you will need to relocate to one our major location hubs in either Nottingham, UK or Rotterdam, Netherlands and be ready to tackle new challenges in diverse environments, including front line roles in the field, manufacturing plants, and regional offices.  

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and an open-minded approach to career development. Successful candidates are excited by the opportunity to gain experience across multiple functions and are comfortable exploring different career paths as they develop into future business leaders. 

• Native, fluent, or professional-level Dutch language proficiency is advantageous. 

What's in it for you 

• Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus 

• Annual bonus  

• Generous benefits package 

• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth 

• Time off with pay  

Final placement into a full-time role upon programme completion. Placements are determined based on business needs, individual strengths, program performance, and long-term development opportunities, and may be in a function different from a participant's previous experience or academic background. 

The Selection Process 

Step 1) Digital Game Based Assessments 

Step 2) Video Interview with a Recruiter (We use a Recruitment Agency - Adison Partners) 

Step 3) On-Site Assessment Days: Nottingham – 2nd February & Rotterdam – 4th February 2027 

Step 4) Virtual Panel Interview with our Global CEO and Executive Leadership Team