The Sales Leadership Development Associate will undergo a 24-month rotational program to develop leadership and analytical skills in Sales.
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes in 2024 and 2025.
The Mondelez International Sales Leadership Development Program is a 24-month accelerated learning program designed to prepare selected recruits for future leadership roles with our Sales team.
Sales Leadership Development Associates (SLDAs) gain broad exposure to the Sales Organization through a combination of diverse rotational assignments and formal training. SLDAs are sponsored by a committed network of senior leaders, dedicated mentors, and advocates. Through these dynamic experiences and relationships, participants will hone their leadership capabilities and analytical skills to become a vital member of our world-class organization.
As a Sales Leadership Development Associate, you will:
Upon successful completion of the Sales Leadership Development Program, participants will be placed in a permanent full-time management role within the Sales organization.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:
Compensation & Perks:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
Graduates
Early Careers
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes in 2024 and 2025.
The Mondelez International Sales Leadership Development Program is a 24-month accelerated learning program designed to prepare selected recruits for future leadership roles with our Sales team.
Sales Leadership Development Associates (SLDAs) gain broad exposure to the Sales Organization through a combination of diverse rotational assignments and formal training. SLDAs are sponsored by a committed network of senior leaders, dedicated mentors, and advocates. Through these dynamic experiences and relationships, participants will hone their leadership capabilities and analytical skills to become a vital member of our world-class organization.
As a Sales Leadership Development Associate, you will:
- Participate in a formal rotational program providing exposure across our Sales organization.
- Develop a working knowledge of many key areas in Sales through your experiences in direct selling, people and account management, insights and analytics, customer development, and sales planning.
- Build a strong development and formal career plan with guidance and support.
- Form a strong network of supporters, along with exposure and networking opportunities with senior leaders.
Upon successful completion of the Sales Leadership Development Program, participants will be placed in a permanent full-time management role within the Sales organization.
Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.
- Valid Drivers' License as a company vehicle will be provided to you.
The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:
- Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.
- Possess demonstrated PC skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills and resilience.
- Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.
- Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.
- Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.
- Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.
Compensation & Perks:
- Base Salary: $66,500
- Sign on Bonus
- Relocation support for those who qualify
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands-including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products -are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Job Type
Regular
Graduates
Early Careers
Top Skills
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
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