In a nutshell 

Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.

Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!

During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic. We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers and teach you to supervise 100+ people per day. Additionally you will get more and more project responsibility over time, helping to increase the overall efficiency in our FC’s and supply chain. You can take complete ownership over those projects, but don’t worry, it’s OK to make mistakes!

You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.

What you’ll do

Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills 

• Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.

• Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..

• Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and customize your development with your team lead.

• Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.

Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact

• International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams. 

• Taking ownership: Engage in larger projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as optimizing purchasing orders or supporting the launch of new automated FCs or DCs. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level. 

Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or explore various supply chain leadership options within Picnic.

About you

• You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in logistics and supply chain

• You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience

• You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects

• You're fluent in English

• You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data

• You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused role

• You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts

• You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company

• You have an EU working permit

Picnic Perks  

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries

• The option to lease a car

• Breakfast and lunch (or dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations

• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

• Picnic laptop and smartphone

• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!

• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events

• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

Important dates

• Start Traineeship: September 2026

• Final application deadline: Sunday 24th May

• The Selection Day takes place on Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026

The application process

1. Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch

            Instructions video pitch:

                 - Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).

                 - Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes

                 - No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!

                 - Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants

                 - Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!

                 - E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video

2. Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)

3. Virtual interview

4. Selection Day

If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀

Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.

Want to do some additional research?

We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.

Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.

For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).

Are you someone who naturally connects with people, has a wicked sense of humor and is able to curate a thriving community in one of the cities’ favorite hotspots?

Connector - Community & Event Manager Intern 

Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It:  

Can you make The Social Hub Eindhoven a favorite city hotspot for events, lectures, movie nights, exhibits and parties? We’re looking for someone that is the open door to something beautiful, a new friendship, a business collaboration or unforgettable experience. The Social Hub Connector Intern gives our building a purpose and creates stories and adventures with and for, all of our guests. 

In Case You Don’t Know Who We Are:  

Known for being the rule breakers in hospitality, TSH is a fun, creative and inspiring environment where everyone can work, stay, learn and play and most importantly – be themselves. As an employer we look, act and think like a hotel, but instead we offer a lot more. Think student accommodation, long and short stay options, gyms, talks, events, rooftop bar and eat & drink escapes as well as community and coworking spaces. Located in The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Spain with several new openings on the way, this hybrid hospitality concept may take root in the heart of Europe, but our plans are set for going global. 

What You'll Do

• You will actively connect our semester, co-working, hotel and extended stay community
• You will help with the set-up of ongoing program of events with and for our internal community 
• You, along with the Connector, are the eyes and ears of our community and will be the to go contact person in terms of events & community activations
• You will build and maintain relations with partners to fill our annual calendar with on-trend/on-topic recurring events that appeal to our community
• You will host and engage with our local student ambassadors on a regular basis
• You will create/collect & deliver digital content based on the marketing briefings (formats include text, video and images)
• You will own and manage the local TSH social channels and operate them within the brand guidelines
• You will attend and be an essential part of local network events

Who You Are

• You’re currently enrolled in a University
• You have an outgoing and confident personality. You kill it in front of an audience
• You are the connector: you have a natural interest and love to be around and with people
• You're professional & responsible enough to work independently in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic atmosphere
• You’re super social, always flexible, incredibly motivated and never without a sense of humor
• A visionary – you already have a couple of AMAZING ideas how to grow the company’s connector strategy
• You're super communicative and have a great entrepreneurial spirit
• You're extremely calm under pressure
• You're exceptionally organized
• You’re fluent English and Dutch. Know other languages? The more the merrier! 
• You're currently studying within the EU

 What We Offer 

• An amazing work environment with a fantastic vibe and lots of positive energy
• On the job coaching and guidance
• Monthly compensation for your internship
• The opportunity to work and learn at a dynamic, young, international organization; we’re a real game changer in the hospitality industry
• A first glimpse into the world of Hospitality with one of the most innovative players in the market
• Access to the amazing TSH facilities, including our awesome restaurant and gym. And did we mention you also get a discount on Hotel stays and Food and Drinks? 
• A wonderful workplace to call home with, dare we say it,  fun colleagues

Who you are, is how we want you to be. To us, hybrid hospitality goes across the board, from how we service our guests to how we represent ourselves. Here, everyone belongs, and we welcome people no matter their nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion or culture. Your authenticity keeps our team diverse. Come as you are.