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Your role

The Sales Graduate program at Costa offers a specialized route within their sales and supply chain function. Graduates will gain experience across a range of Costa's produce categories, including citrus, grapes, avocados, and bananas. This specialized program provides graduates with a dedicated set of responsibilities to kick-start their careers under the guidance of experienced staff members. The program is based at Costa's Docklands office in Victoria (VIC).

As a Sales graduate, you will be:

• Supporting the business in meeting the sales targets with new and existing customers
• Maintaining and building strong relationships with existing customers and exploring growth opportunities
• Assigned to key supply chain activities that build your understanding of all facets of Costa’s vertically integrated business model
• Working with a broad range of business stakeholders including sales management staff, key operational and supply chain staff

The Opportunity:

• Benefit from a structured leadership and development training program
• Gain access to managers and Costa executives
• Play a central role in producing premium quality fruit and vegetables
• Exposure to networks across the industry

About you

To qualify for the Sales Graduate position, you must:

• Be in your final year or have recently finished a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Of particular interest for Costa are degrees in: 
  • Agribusiness
  • Business, with an interest in agriculture
  • Commerce
• Hold a driver’s licence
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be resilient
• From time to time, be willing to travel and work in different sites
• Be ready, willing, and available to commence on 10 February 2025

Compensation & benefits

Successful applicants will receive a permanent contract with a competitive salary. If applicable, relocation support may be provided.

People are the heart of Costa. Their employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, well-being, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect. If applicable, subsidised accommodation will be arranged by the company prior to commencement.

Training, development & rotations

The Rotational Graduate Program offers participants the chance to experience diverse areas of the horticulture industry. Over three rotations, participants will be placed in different regions and business categories, gaining exposure to a wide variety of produce such as citrus, grapes, berries, avocados, bananas, mushrooms, and tomatoes. They will be integrated into teams focused on horticulture, agronomy, growing, harvesting, irrigation, and/or safety and quality. This comprehensive program provides a strong foundation for a successful career in horticulture.

To learn more about the Costa Graduate Program, watch this video here.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• costagroup.com.au/grow-your-career/graduateprogram/
• costagroup.com.au/grow-your-career/visa-information/