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“You’ll get a lot of individual responsibility and opportunities to grow, and have fun and make new friends along the way.”

Are you ready to start your career at H&M? We offer different training opportunities to help you learn and develop your skills, both throughout your studies and after you graduate.

Develop your career, yourself and even the fashion industry. On our Trainee Program, you will spend one year gaining insight into our global family of brands. During the year, you’ll rotate between different functions to develop new skills. It’s your chance to speed up your learning journey and gain those key competencies that you will use throughout your career.

There are specialised tracks on the program and you can apply to the track of your choice. You will start the program based in Stockholm, and we will help you get settled. You will get to work with current projects, collaborate with and learn from colleagues who are experts in their fields, and can travel with international placements. On this program you will learn things you’ll always remember & meet people you’ll never forget.

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Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

Leadership training program in NYC

We are looking for hard-working MBA students with an open mind and entrepreneurial spirit to join our leadership training program (LTP). We currently offer unique rotational training opportunities for MBA students in our New York Corporate Office. Leadership Training Program Trainees will learn first-hand from industry experts across key growth areas of the business.

Each member of the leadership training program will engage in projects that have a direct impact on the business and drive results. Our Trainees have been able to influence their teams through their fresh insights and data driven approach. Each rotation explores a fast-paced and ever-growing area of the business where you will have the opportunity to learn from dynamic, growing teams and apply your knowledge to strategic business projects.

The program is held in our New York City corporate office and is for full-time MBA students, you must be a second-year student graduating in the spring. Given the level of responsibilities our Trainees will be provided, we are seeking experienced talent with multiple full-time professional experiences. Additionally, we are interested in individuals who have demonstrative success in solving problems, collaborating, and can lead and influence others. Please note – we do not provide visa sponsorship. 

We welcome a new class of trainees into the 12-month program annually. Start in a rotation and begin a life long career.

1 — MERCHANDISING

In the Merchandising rotation, you will learn to use shopper analytics insights to set assortment strategies, buying and allocation. You will get the opportunity to collaborate cross functionally with logistics, business tech, store operations, store visual merchandising, online sales and marketing. This merchandising experience will expose you to a 360 view of the H&M retail business because every function touches the product from different perspectives.

2 — CUSTOMER ACTIVATION & MARKETING

In the Customer Activation & Marketing rotation, you will learn how our online business operates and how we leverage customer insights to deliver a better customer experience for both store and online channels. You will partner with media, merchandising, and customer experience and operations teams, among others, during your rotation.

3 — BUSINESS TECH

In the Business Tech rotation, you will be part of our product organization’s Customer Domain, focusing on building strong relationships between our brand and customers—new and existing—with digital capabilities and data. In this immersive experience, you will rotate through different customer-focused Product Areas that expose you to different parts of H&M Group and its business, with an emphasis on business strategy, product management and customer data and insights.

“Our programs have a long-term focus, direction and motivation to drive positive change through everything we do. Trainees enter the program with a wide scope of responsibilities and can make an impact from day one.”

These programs will help you further develop your skillset and enable you to make a positive impact on business strategy. You can expect to work alongside exceptional managers and mentors who will help guide your progress throughout a 12-month journey. Your assignments are tailored based on high-priority business needs. At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for the ever-changing retail landscape, and have a chance to join the H&M team on a permanent basis.

Sound like a fit? Want to learn more? Please reach out to us at usrecruitment@hm.com.

Purchasing & Sourcing

Thread and needle.

Our purchasing & sourcing offices take design ideas and turn them into products. It may sound simple, but it’s all in the details. We are the direct point of contact for local suppliers operating in more than 20 sourcing markets!

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In purchasing & sourcing you sit within the production team. You will help to build and maintain strong relationships with our key suppliers. We want our customers to feel confident that everything they buy is designed, produced, and distributed with the greatest consideration for people and the environment. So, you’ll also help ensure that our top-quality products are made sustainably and as cost-effectively as possible. If you thrive in dynamic and ambitious environments, we’d love to add you to the mix.

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Our products need to reach our customers – and the specificity, sustainability and management of the journey is the responsibility of Logistics. We make it happen!

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Working in Logistics requires flexibility. In a global network of our size, our targets often shift, but our mission does not – we ensure every customer has what they want and when they want it. We are laser-focused on speed, service, and precision – and masters of collaboration. We encourage everyone to think outside the box – anticipate our customers’ needs and expectations.

We make sure the distribution process runs smoothly, and keep the flow rapid, flexible, and efficient. Here, accuracy is rewarded, and boredom is unheard of.

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