Unilever Future Leaders Programme (Jan 2025)

Better Business, Better World, Better You 

Unilever is one of the largest global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies and manufactures some of the world’s best-known brands, such as Dove, Rexona, Magnum and Continental. Unilever has the impact it does because of its people. A winning organization generates outstanding business performance through the development of people and teams.  

On any given day over 2.5 billion people use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.  The Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) is your chance to experience a grad programme like no other.

Our Future Leaders Program 

The Unilever Future Leaders Program (UFLP) is about developing tomorrow’s leaders today. 

We offer world-class development opportunities in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. That means you'll learn from the best, both internally and externally; inspiring leaders and colleagues to support your professional and personal growth. As well as learning on the job, you'll have access to many carefully selected learning programmes to build fundamental leadership and business skills. 

You'll need to be focused and ambitious to get where you want, identifying opportunities and taking responsibility for your development.

• Our programme is looking to make you ready for management.
• We offer world-class development opportunities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Accelerate your development through challenging projects and job rotations.

The Unilever Future Leaders Programme – Customer Development 

Our Customer Development teams partner with customers to pioneer new products, categories and concepts. Whether in category management, developing and implementing brand/category solutions and activities, or account management focusing on turnover, profit and market share, a Customer Development role with us will see you providing leadership in shopper trends, habits and behaviours.

Key Features of UFLP: 

• Hands-on experience in business challenges
• Work with experts across multiple disciplines
• Any discipline is welcome
• Duration: 2-year program
• Location:  Australia
• Hybrid Working

What do we look for? 

• People skills are essential. We look for people with ambition, an interest in business and the courage to offer creative insights and execute change. 
• Individuals who can build relationships and have a talent for influencing and negotiation go a long way. 
• Individuals who are resilient, and resourceful, have strong analytical and communication skills and have a passion for winning. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study. 

Life at Unilever is a lot of fun – just like our application process! Check out what you'll experience when you apply for one of our Unilever Future Leaders Programs: 

Online Application → Online Assessment → Digital Interview → Discovery Centre → Onboarding 

The programme starts in 2025. The programs are the following:

• Customer Development
• Supply Chain
• Marketing
• Sales
• Research & Development
• Finance

Unilever is an organization committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever, we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.