Bridgestone European Graduate Program - Marketing

Location: Vimercate

Position Snapshot
Job Req
Type of work:
Hybrid
Type of contract:
Fixed term/temporary
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Salary Range: 30.500 - 42.000 €

Location:

Vimercate (MB), IT
About the Role

Job Title:

Bridgestone European Graduate Program – Marketing

Job Purpose:

You’ve just graduated, and you’re not looking for “just a job”. You want to understand how brands are built, how markets evolve, and how insights, creativity, and data come together to shape customer experiences and business growth. You’re curious, analytical, and eager to make an impact in an international environment where strategy, innovation, and purpose meet.
Duration: 12 months (Sept. 2026–Sept. 2027), with high performers confirmed for a second year at the 9‑month mark.
Cohort: 10 graduates across Europe
International exposure:
Face‑to‑face & virtual connections
Travel included:
Program events and business visits across Europe
Strong support:
Dedicated managers, mentors, and program leaders
Responsibilities

Work in real Marketing and Brand Management roles within Bridgestone Europe
Take ownership of individual and group projects based on real business and market challenges
Learn through job shadowing and hands‑on experience with marketing professionals
Collaborate with international and cross‑functional teams (Sales, Product, Digital, Communications, Strategy)
Visit Manufacturing Plants, Sales Offices, Technical Centers, and Headquarters
Exposure to product launches, campaigns, and go‑to‑market activities
Training in market analysis, customer insights, brand positioning, and business intelligence

Experience with digital marketing tools, content, and performance tracking
Exposure to strategic decision‑making at European level, including sustainability and innovation topics

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Data/Analytics/Engineering with strong business/marketing orientation (Other academic backgrounds with strong business, analytical, or customer‑centric exposure are also welcome)
Curiosity about brands, consumers, markets and trends
Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with data and insights
Creative thinking combined with structured problem‑solving
AI and digital fluency, interest in marketing technologies and automation tools
Clear and effective communication and storytelling skills
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across cultures and functions
Fluent English (C1 level); local language (C1) required according to the hiring country
Hired locally; open to international travel and cross‑cultural collaboration
Starting your first full‑time professional role; motivated to build a long‑term career in Marketing within an international business environment

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and confirmed path into Year 2 for strong performers
Comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and Employee Assistance Program
Purpose‑driven work: contribute to Bridgestone’s 2050 sustainability goals and a paid volunteer day off
Inclusive culture that values respect, acceptance, and empowerment
Supportive onboarding experience
Opportunity to develop and grow through training and mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; non‑discrimination policy toward gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age

The salary range is based on gender‑neutral criteria: CCNL Gomma Plastica requirements, responsibilities, working conditions and market benchmarks for the role and location. Final compensation will be determined based on gender‑neutral criteria: experience, skills, and internal equity.
We are committed to create an inclusive culture that advances equity and embraces individuality, providing equal opportunities in employment.
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