The US Marketing Trainee Program

Job Description

2027 US Trainee Program- Marketing | Kraft Heinz

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee program at Kraft Heinz, located in Chicago, IL, with required field rotations. Kraft Heinz is a global food company on a mission to disrupt its own business and the global food industry, delivering taste, fun, and quality through iconic and emerging brands. This program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz, enabling high-performing individuals to hone their understanding of the business, collaborate across departments, and build their legacy within the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL
• Pay: $80000 yearly
• Team: Marketing teams, including Brand Management, Consumer Insights, Portfolio Marketing, Sports Marketing, Brand Communications, Innovation, and Business Unit Sales & Strategy.
• Mission: Shape innovation, product expansion, and support limited-time offerings by analyzing consumer data and collaborating cross-functionally from insight to execution.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Immerse: Complete two-to-four weeks of onboarding to understand the business from end-to-end and build connections with your cohort.
• Develop: Implement creative solutions across the business through two distinct 4-month project rotations, one of which will be at a field location.
• Influence: Contribute to projects that shape innovation, product expansion, and support limited-time offerings within marketing.
• Analyze: Interpret consumer data to strengthen brand plans and inform investment decisions.
• Lead: Drive impact throughout the 10-month program and transition into a full-time leadership role upon completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between November 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. This is an entry-level trainee program for future leaders in marketing.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience stated; the program targets graduating students.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach to challenging the status quo, and the capacity to simplify complex concepts.
• Bonus: Demonstrated leadership experience, a passion for Kraft Heinz values and the future of its brands, and an ability to navigate and lead through challenges.