International Graduate Marketing

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.

WHAT WE OFFER:

24 months global training in 3 different Lindt & Sprüngli subsidiaries to gain holistic marketing experience from global to local market roles.

• Two Lindt & Sprüngli markets (2x8 months) – international location to be confirmed
• International Marketing role (8 months) – location Kilchberg/ headquarters (Switzerland, ZH)

The 8 months experience in our headquarter in Kilchberg, Switzerland, will give to the graduates the opportunity to see the Global Marketing strategies of our Brand alongside with our international approach to consumer intelligence, digital and other marketing functions. A great chance to see how the global guidelines are created and transferred to the local markets.

DURING THE PROGRAM YOU WILL GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN:

• Working for a world-renowned company, with premium quality products in a very interesting industry
• Marketing strategies, advertising, communication nourishing the brand equity
• Concept, product and packaging development
• New product development
• Market research, generating consumer insights, consumer data analysis

Upon successful completion of the program, we aim to offer a job in the area of marketing in one of our worldwide operating companies within the Lindt & Sprüngli Group.

WHAT YOU CAN OFFER:

• University degree (Masters) in Marketing or Business Administration from a leading university
• Work experience in Marketing (such as internships, student competitions, etc.) minimum 1 year within FMCG
• Geographically mobile and flexible and comfortable in an international environment
• International exposure within FMCG
• Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic thinker
• Entrepreneurial mindset, results oriented, high ownership and drive for excellence in execution creativity and proactive attitude
• Strong learning agility
• Effective communication skills and Team player
• Digital, MS Office and IT experienced
• Excellent command of English is a must; any additional language is an asset
• Car driving licence