Company Description
METRO is a leading international food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), and independent traders. Around 15 million customers worldwide rely on our unique multichannel offering: shopping in our wholesale stores, delivery through Food Service Distribution, and digital solutions via METRO MARKETS.
Sustainability is a core principle of our business, recognized in several international rankings. With more than 85,000 employees across 30+ countries, METRO generated sales of €31 billion in the 2023/24 financial year.
Through our sCore growth strategy and the ONE METRO spirit, we are shaping the future of wholesale – together, with courage, curiosity, and commitment. Follow us on Instagram (metro_careers), Tiktok (metro_de) and find out more about METRO at
Job Description
Start date:
Duration: 12 - 24 months
Working hours: 20h per week, 37,5h possible in the lecture free period
In the Communication & Activation Global Own Brand team, you will be responsible for increasing the Own Brands visibility across countries, channels, and touchpoints.
What you can expect:
1. You will follow up the development of the global communication packages and the tracking of the OB performance in countries.
2. You will support the Own Brand Communication Manager in designing and implementing sales & activation materials for key Own Brands (METRO Chef, METRO Professional, Rioba, Fine Life)
3. You will coordinate marketing activities with external service providers (agencies, photographers), as well be part of internal cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales Force, Digital team)
4. You will work together with SoMe team for the content preparation of the different digital channels
5. Ongoing support of countries’ Own Brand teams
Qualifications
6. Thinks outside the box, relishes brainstorming innovative communication strategies, and enjoys crafting engaging content for the brand portfolio.
7. Knowledge of different communication methods and related customer behaviors, especially on digital touchpoints (SoMe and Websites)
8. Thrives in international environments and fosters seamless collaboration within cross-functional teams
9. Good with project management and communication with different internal/external stakeholders.
10. Structured way of working self independently.
11. Fluent in English¸ enabling effective communication and collaboration
Additional Information
What We Offer:
12. Work-life balance: Flexible working hours - up to 20 working hours/week - with the option of mobile working in agreement with your line manager, prorated holidays earned based on your contract and working time.
13. Mentoring for the duration of your contract (max. 2 years).
14. Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.
15. Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, discounts in our wholesale store, and many campus events.