JobReq ID: 51769
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Internship
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location:
Johannesburg, ZA
Our Company
Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.
In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.
Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3, 500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2, 500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.
At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.
You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/
In line with the Bridgestone Essence, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.
We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.
Position Description
Bridgestone Graduate Program 2024
Position Snapshot
- Type of Contract: 12 Month Contract
- Location: South Africa
Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.
In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play .
Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3, 500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2, 500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.
At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.
Bridgestone EMIA
In line with the Bridgestone Essence, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.
We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work .
Job Purpose
We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our graduate trainee program in The Marketing and Communications Team.
Role Summary
As a Graduate, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: shadowing professionals in the marketing team, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and facilitating meetings to gain practical experience. Please note that you will be evaluated throughout the graduate program.
Role Requirements
- Bachelors degree/Diploma specializing in Commerce/Communications/ Marketing/ Media studies or equivalent qualification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive attitude and a growth mindset.
- Team player, demonstrated leadership experience is an added advantage
- Passion for events
- Interest in content creation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and basic familiarity with Excel.
- Familiarity with basic online design tools (e.g. Canva) a bonus
- Assimilating information from the Marketing team members
- Participating in on-the-job training where possible
- Conducting research and assisting the Manager when necessary
- Completing fieldwork or visiting different work sites when required
- Proofreading: Make corrections and suggest edits to communications.
- Basic design of communications (e.g. using Canva)
- Content creation for internal communication
- Coordinating logistical elements and executing events with team members.
- Managing Marketing inventory and merchandise, including stock takes, ordering and shipping.
- Supporting the Brand at Motorsport events, once a month on a Saturday
- Budget tracking of Marketing team budget, monthly
- Additional tasks according to the department/ business unit you will belong to, to gain on the job training.
Qualified candidates need to demonstrate the following behaviors:
- Agility to work in a matrix, complex and fast paced environment.
- Courage to share ideas, challenge the status quo.
- Ownership to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role (self-starter).
- We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
- You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning.
- Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
- You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
- You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.
- We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
- You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.
- You will have the opportunity to participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Process: If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!
- All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.
- Please apply to: South Africa - Bridgestone Europe NV/SA Jobs (bridgestone-emea.com)
You can learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on
www.bridgestone-emia.com
Disclaimer
Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIAs values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
MORE INFORMATION
All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
DISCLAIMER
Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIAs values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
