At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Introduction to the CDP Program
At Air Products, we invest early in people with the potential to grow, contribute, and shape the future of our business.
The Career Development Program (CDP) is our flagship 3‑year rotational development program designed for high‑potential graduates at the start of their careers.
As a CDP participant, you will complete three 12‑month assignments, gaining hands‑on experience across different roles, teams, and business areas aligned to your chosen track (Engineering, Commercial, Operations, or Functional). Each assignment is designed to build both technical depth and business understanding, while exposing you to how Air Products operates at scale.
From day one, you will be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by structured development, and encouraged to actively shape your career path.
Three structured 12‑month assignments over 3 years
Clear development objectives and performance reviews
On‑the‑job learning supported by formal training and mentoring
Exposure to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
Start date: October 2026 (FY27 intake)
Your First Assignment
Your first assignment is designed to help you build great foundations, understand our business, and start delivering impact quickly.
Location : Based in Diegem (Brussels), within the Strategic Marketing & Growth Team, as a CDP you will support the business with the roll-out of growth strategies across key geographies and development of new strength zones through organic and inorganic initiatives. Leveraging data‑driven analysis and structured market intelligence, the role identifies growth opportunities, shapes go‑to‑market strategies, and supports the sales teams in entering new segments. You will :
Support the deployment of the Northern Continent 5‑year growth plan, including strategic translation, follow‑up and KPI tracking
Analyze markets, supply/demand dynamics, scenarios and competitor landscape to identify and assess growth opportunities
Drive prospecting and lead qualification on targeted segments and new business opportunities, in close collaboration with marketing and sales
Support new product launches, entry into new segments or geographies, and channel strategy reviews to ensure profitable growth
Prepare regular analyses, reports and strategic recommendations on priority topics
You will be supported by an Assignment Manager, a Program Sponsor, and the wider CDP network.
In your second and third years, you will rotate into new assignments that:
Broaden your experience across functions, businesses, or environments
Increase your level of responsibility and autonomy
Build on your strengths while developing new skills
Assignments are planned based on:
Business needs
Your performance and development progress
Your interests and career aspirations
By the end of the program, you will be well‑positioned to transition into a permanent role within Air Products.
Why You’ll Love the CDPWe believe development happens best through stretch, support, and exposure. As a CDP, you will:
Actively shape your career path rather than follow a fixed track
Gain broad, hands‑on experience through multiple assignments
Develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills through targeted learning
Work on relevant, high‑impact projects from early in your career
Build a strong professional network across regions, functions, and leadership levels
Be supported by mentors, sponsors, and a close‑knit CDP community
We are looking for motivated graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership.
Essential requirements
Master’s degree in an analytical and business‑oriented discipline
Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026
Very good analytical skills and good level of knowledge on BI tools and Excel
Fluent English is required, French, Dutch or German is a plus
Desirable
Internship, co‑op, or industrial placement experience
Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement
A sound understanding of budgeting, capital expenditure approvals and financial analysis
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
Our selection process is standardized across Europe to ensure fairness and consistency.
Steps
Application review by the Talent Acquisition team
Screening call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recorded video interview (Cammio) with predefined questions
In‑person or online Assessment Centre
Final interview with the Program Sponsor and HR Business Partner
Timeline
Recruitment runs from now through Summer 2026, with a program start date of 1 October 2026.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in an analytical and business-oriented discipline
- Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026
- Very good analytical skills
- Good knowledge of BI tools and Excel
- Fluent English
- French, Dutch or German language skills
- Internship, co-op, or industrial placement experience
- Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement
- Understanding of budgeting, capital expenditure approvals and financial analysis
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
What We Do
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally. The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $65 billion. Approximately 23,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what's possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world.
