2026 Global Management Trainee Program - EMEA

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. With over 100 years of innovation, our proprietary products deliver revolutionary style and functionality, found in millions of homes and commercial buildings worldwide. We’re a brand you know and trust - we’re just getting started.

Our Vision We’re driven by a bold ambition: to become the fastest-growing, most loved window covering company in the world. To get there, we’re building a team of intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real impact.

About the Programme The Global Management Trainee (GMT) Programme is a 10-month, immersive leadership development experience, hand-selected and sponsored by our Executive Leadership Team. It’s designed for graduates who are curious, adaptable, and open to discovering where their strengths and passions lie. Rather than committing to a single function from the outset, you’ll explore multiple areas of the business, gaining broad exposure before finding your ideal fit.

You’ll join a cohort of ambitious peers, work on real projects from day one, and gain a holistic view of our business. With mentorship, executive exposure, and hands-on experience across departments, this programme is your launchpad to a dynamic career at Hunter Douglas.

What you'll do

• Three weeks of onboarding - one week of local onboarding at your designated hub location and zone.
• 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, Marketing, 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.

Examples of projects that previous Trainees' have worked on:

• Designing a new product implementation process
• Optimising material usage and reducing scrap rates
• Conducting pricing analysis for e-commerce platforms
• Enhancing customer installation journey through strategic communication
• Quantifying conversion rates to monetise market funnel valuation.

Qualifications:

• To qualify, candidates must have an expected graduation date of July 2026, if not already graduated
• Have demonstrated leadership capabilities through various extracurricular activities including job experiences, internships, student clubs and organizations, and volunteer work.
• Must be fully mobile and willing to be on-site at one of our major locations throughout the program. Be ready to tackle new challenges in diverse environments, including front line roles in the field, manufacturing plants, regional offices, among others.
• Have the right to work in either the UK or the Netherlands, as this is initially where you’ll be placed.

Who you are

• Hard-working and enjoys a high level of responsibility.
• Hungry for success, yet humble to continuously learn.
• You think like an owner and take accountability for your actions.
• Problem-Solver who leads with agility and acts with a sense of urgency.
• Intellectually curious and willing to challenge the status quo.
• A natural leader who enjoys collaborating with teams to complete ambitious but achievable big goals.
• Strong interest in a multi-functional career with a readiness to work hard to become a future leader in our global company.
• Trainees are expected to live our values, our culture, and be ambassadors of the program and future leaders of the organization.

What's in it for you

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous benefits package
• Competitive annual leave
• Career developmental opportunities
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws..