About Reckitt

Reckitt is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. The company has operations in over 60 countries, with headquarters in London, Dubai and Amsterdam, and sales in almost 200 countries. The company employs approximately 42,000 people worldwide.

With a purpose of delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, Reckitt is in the top 20 of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Today it is the global No 1 or No 2 in the majority of its fast-growing categories, driven by an exceptional rate of innovation. Its health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by 19 global Powerbrands of Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish and Air Wick. 80% of core revenues came from the health and hygiene categories of the portfolio.

Fuelled by a new breed of talent who blend intellectual curiosity with commitment to the highest standards, Reckitt is set to redefine the world of consumer health and hygiene. Reckitt people and its culture are at the heart of the company’s success. They have an intensive drive for achievement and a desire to outperform wherever they focus, including sustainability where the company is targeting 50% reduction in product carbon footprint by 2030, Carbon neutral by 2040 and 50/50 gender balanced management by 2030.

Graduate Program

At Reckitt, we’re seeking well rounded, analytically minded individuals with interests and achievements that extend beyond the academic field. Our programs are designed to develop individuals to be Reckitt leaders of the future. We expect you to have the enthusiasm and determination to succeed with Reckitt’s dynamic environment.

We currently run 3 different Graduate programs in the area of supply, finance and sales and marketing.

Our Commercial Graduate Program is an approximately three-year rotational program across the Sales and Marketing functions, with rotations through Field Sales, Sales Analysis and Marketing. As a result, Reckitt Graduates grow and develop into true business leaders in a very commercial environment before even completing their program. After the completion of the graduate program, our graduates progress into key roles in Account Management or Brand Management.

Our Supply Graduate Program is an approximately two-year rotational program covering Customer Service, Logistics, Supply & Demand Planning and New Product Implementation. The Supply Graduate Program is designed to develop individuals to be Reckitt leaders of the future.

Our Finance Graduate Program is an approximately two-year rotational program covering commercial finance (sales and marketing), supply finance and accounting. Most training is given on the job, supplemented with an on-boarding program and ongoing development.

At Reckitt you won’t feel like you’re trudging a well-worn career path. Your future is in your own hands, we’ll just provide you with the support you need to get there. In our Graduate Development Program you’ll develop as a business manager in a truly commercial environment.

Reckitt graduates have real responsibility from day one. You will make business critical decisions and be centre stage. Your mentor, buddy, managers and team will all make sure you get the support and experience you need to succeed. You will make your mark on our brands and drive your own global career.

Do you want to contribute to the future success of the world’s fastest growing FMCG Company? Thrive in a game changing environment of high autonomy and accountability? The Reckitt graduate program will give you the springboard of challenge, opportunity and individual freedom. What happens next is up to you.

If you share our passion and commitment and have a strong desire to develop an international career, then we look forward to hearing from you. Apply here: www.reckitt.com/careers

Our Selection Process

1. Online Application
2. Online Testing
3. Video Interview
4. Phone Interview
5. Assessment Centre
6. Offer

Jason Benjabutr

University: Macquarie University
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) / Bachelor of Law
Time at Reckitt: 6 years 4 months
Current role: Head of eCommerce

Previous roles:

• Assistant Brand Manager 
• National Account Executive 
• Key Account Manager
• National Account Manager 
• Trade Marketing Manager 
• E-Commerce Channel Lead

What I love most about Reckitt?

Fast-paced and action-packed days. You will never find yourself bored in any of your Grad rotations. As soon as you do start to feel that – expect to rotate onto a new role! Each time I started to feel comfortable in my role, the business took it as an opportunity to promote me onto the next role. 

What has been the most challenging?

University to work transition. You will essentially be owning a business with real life implications, not just getting a mark. We work hard at Reckitt, and it certainly can consume a lot of your early career and life. The key is to ensure you set your own boundaries with work-life balance! 

What have you enjoyed the most?

My Kitchen Rules TV shoots, New Product launches, actually getting to see your hard work come to life in store! We also tend to hire an extremely diverse set of people – which in turn promotes challenging the status quo and continuously trying to innovate. 

What would you say to anyone joining Reckitt?

Congrats on getting the role! You deserve it! There’s a reason why you were hired, so own it and you will see the results. My key 4 pieces of advice:

• You’re young, now is the time to put the energy into your career. 
• If you aren’t happy with something, or think there is a better way – then find the better way and own it, don’t just keep complaining about the process
• Sponge everything, you have so much to learn. You will enter a business with some of the most intelligent people in the industry, they likely know more than you – so listen and learn.
• Don’t rush to your next role for the sake of progression – it isn’t important. Refining your skills, gaining breadth of experience, and becoming an expert on your account/brand need to be your priority. If you do this, progression will naturally come (faster than you expect it)

Rifka Samsudeen

University: University of Sydney
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) (Majors – Accounting and Government & International Relations)
Time at Reckitt: 6 months
Current role: National Account Executive, Woolworths

What I love most about Reckitt?

The coolest part of being the National Account Executive is definitely getting to trial products before their launch - think all the newest fragrances and innovation that comes to life through Reckitt. Afterall, you have to know the product to be able to sell it! I also love that across the year we have different activations for our brands that I get to help organise and communicate to shoppers.

What has been the most challenging?

I would say the pace of our work can sometimes become stressful. Everything at Reckitt moves so quickly as we pride ourselves on our speed to market. However, this also means that the working environment has to keep up that pace which can be quite daunting. Reckitt is also very performance led so if you’re a bit of a perfectionist, like myself, you sometimes have to let go of taking care of the little things to focus on the larger targets we’re attempting to achieve. 

What does your day to day look like?

The day-to-day involves a fair amount of data analysis and report building. This can range from reporting daily sales performances to more in-depth category deep-dives. It means you can truly understand customer decisions and what drives their purchasing behaviours. Outside that, you get to be involved in creating amazing in-store activations which involve meetings with our Brand teams as well as any external stakeholders to bring our vision to life. We’re given a great level of autonomy and responsibility over smaller accounts which mean you get to engage with Woolworths buyers and have the opportunity to really raise your profile within the industry.

What would you say to anyone joining Reckitt?

• Firstly, get involved in absolutely everything that you can on campus – becoming a bit of a yes-person infinitely benefitted my journey through uni. 
• Secondly, don’t hesitate to speak up and speak out – you’ll need to become your own champion when you work so take time to recognise your efforts and successes. 
• Lastly, know when you’ve reached your limits – you’re allowed to take breaks and enjoy being young!

Our Internship Program

Our Commercial Internship Program is designed to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to learn and develop their skills, by working on specific Sales or Marketing based projects with real timelines and delivery expectations – giving them real responsibility from Day 1 of their 10 week paid placement. Our Internship program offers:

• Rotational program through both Sales & Marketing
• Potential for fast tracked progression straight into the graduate program
• Excellent practical learning & activity, supported by global development programs
• Mentor and buddy support

Upon successful completion of the internship, candidates may be offered a role on our Commercial Graduate Development Program, commencing at degree completion, which offers challenge and development within our Sales and Marketing teams, and provides real responsibility from day one.

Do you want to contribute to the future success of the world’s fastest growing FMCG Company? Thrive in a game changing environment of high autonomy and accountability? The Reckitt internship program will give you a taste of what’s to expect and provide you with a springboard of challenge, opportunity and individual freedom. What happens next is up to you.

If you share our passion and commitment and have a strong desire to develop an international career, then we look forward to hearing from you. Apply here: www.reckitt.com/careers

Our Selection Process

1. Online Application
2. Online Testing
3. Video Interview
4. Phone Interview
5. Assessment Centre
6. Offer

The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. We all share our sustainability challenges: they're global, they're interconnected and they’re intensifying. We understand that growth and responsibility go hand-in-hand. We're doing something about it.

We've set real goals to achieve by 2030, goals that make a difference in real lives. We have a purpose-led strategy that charts a course for sustainable and responsible growth.

Sustainability is central to our purpose and runs through everything we do. Our ambitions focus on three areas.

Purpose Led Brands

Every one of our brands is playing its part where it can make the greatest impact in accelerating progress to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our ambitions:

• 50% of net revenue from more Sustainable Products by 2030
• 50% reduction in our product carbon footprint by 2030 and water footprint by 2040
• 65% reduction in chemical footprint by 2030
• 50% reduction of virgin plastic in packaging by 2030

Healthier Planet

Recognising the increasing connection between people’s health, halting climate change and protecting biodiversity. Our ambitions:

• Carbon neutral by 2040
• Water positive in water stressed sites by 2030
• 65% reduction in GHG emissions in operations by 2030
• 100% renewable electricity by 2030

Fairer Society

An inclusive culture, where everybody is treated fairly and equally. Our ambitions:

• Our teams represent the diverse places where we work and the people we serve
• 50/50 gender balanced management at all levels by 2030
• Sustainable livelihoods and working conditions

Visit our website at www.reckitt.com/responsibility/ to find out more about our commitment to sustainability.