My career story at CCHBC
I've now been with Coca-Cola HBC for one and a half years. Initially, I was working in the area of Category Development & Insights where we analyzed beverages and focused on the beverage assortment. When there are questions about the performance of a brand, we analyze the data with the help of a database. We have also conducted consumer studies in order to analyze or even set trends. Then I switched to the Key Account for our biggest customer, where I learned to bring promotions to customers and to place our portfolio in every pub or bar.
My growth with CCHBC
In the course of my work, I've met people who have supported me and taught me something. The most important thing was to remain true to myself. I also listened to my gut feeling about what area I liked best and where I could best use my talents best. It then became clear to me very quickly that I wanted to work in Sales. Figuring out exactly which position was of course difficult, but people helped me and steered me in the right direction. You have to pick a path that you want to take and also show that.
About the RISE Management Trainee Programme
We often hear that when you join a trainee program, you will have a lot of responsibility and be allowed to implement your own projects. That's certainly true for Coca-Cola HBC. What I noticed above all is that you can actually drive things ahead yourself. If you have an idea, you have to have the courage to tell your boss or even your boss's boss about it. Then you can actually realize your idea. That's what initially surprised me here. You have responsibilities and are involved in important daily business operations.
About the CCHBC trainee community
The trainee community is a great help because you become part of a large internal network. We worked together a lot because there are trainees from every department. Be it Supply Chain, Sales, or Marketing, you practically cannot help but meet your fellow trainees. This network also helps you do a good job because you know the people and they are like allies. We also sometimes go outside or have lunch together. This trainee community will always be available to you.
My personal success story
When I started as a trainee, I was allowed to organize the Christmas party. This actually didn't actually have anything to do with my job but it was a lot of fun. I had never done anything like that before and realized that I quite enjoyed it. I was able to implement creative ideas, and in the end, I was able to put together a pretty cool party. This also helped me to get to know more people within the company. It was probably my first success. My first success with a customer happened when I was able to contribute an innovation to a project for the first time.
About the Coke family
Dynamic. Fast-moving consumer goods. It's exactly like the industry name already suggests. You have to be able to adapt very quickly. A lot can change from one day to the next. You then have to remain flexible and be able to handle this speed. But you can of course always talk to people if you need something. They have an open ear and listen to you.
About the Coke family
There's some really cool things that I had never heard of with other companies. For example, there is a massage area. Another benefit are for sure the sports activities that are available. You can play soccer, tennis, or floorball. I play tennis with a few colleagues every Monday. This network also helps you to blow off some steam outside of work by playing sports.