Sales Leadership Development Associate (24-month Rotational Program)

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East Hanover, NJ, USA
Hybrid
69K-69K Annually
Entry level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
A 24-month rotational program preparing early-career candidates for sales leadership roles. Associates rotate through direct selling, people and account management, customer development, insights and analytics, and sales planning while receiving formal training, mentoring, and senior-leader exposure. Successful participants transition into permanent full-time sales management positions.
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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 Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.
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 2026 and June 2027.

  • 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

Start Date for this position will be: July 26th, 2027
The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:
  • Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.

  • 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.

Why choose Mondelez International?
Ever wondered how some of your favorite snacks are made, moved, and brought to consumers around the world? Joining Mondelēz International gives you the opportunity to find out while building your career with a global organization behind some of the world's most iconic brands.
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage

  • Dental and vision benefits

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • Company-paid life insurance, business travel accident coverage, and short-term disability

  • Optional benefits, including additional life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability

  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 9%, subject to plan terms

  • Up to 15 days of PTO annually, prorated based on eligibility and start date

  • Employee Assistance Program

Compensation
  • Base compensation: $69,000

  • Sign On Bonus

  • Relocation support for those who qualify

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, Clif bars 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.
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary ranges for this position are shown below; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. 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.
Any other location base salary range: $69,000.00
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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Work authorization in the United States that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship
  • Valid driver's license
  • Bachelor's degree in Business
  • Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience
  • Excellent communication skills and resilience
  • Adaptability, interpersonal savvy, and diverse extracurricular involvement
  • Growth mindset, agility, integrity, and future-oriented vision
  • Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials list medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and optional critical illness/accident insurance among standard U.S. offerings, with wellness resources highlighted in some locations. The breadth of health programs is detailed across official and role-specific pages.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings plan with company match, with sources describing competitive match formulas and, for some employee groups, additional company contributions or legacy pension arrangements. These elements are positioned as part of a strong U.S. financial benefits package.
  • Parental & Family Support The U.S. policy provides 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for all caregivers, plus short‑term disability time for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy assistance and childcare-related supports are also called out in official materials.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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