Unilever Future Leaders Programme Turkiye (Marketing) - 2026

Our Future Leaders Programme will ignite the leader in you. This unique programme is designed to develop Unilever’s Future Leaders (UFL) by providing challenging and purposeful opportunities that accelerate their readiness to take on business leadership roles.

Unilever Future Leaders Programme is a unique global leadership programme featuring essential trainings, purposeful projects and international opportunities. 

Designed to turn talented graduates into future leaders, this accelerated program encompasses rotations within and across functions and will allow you to experience more than you could ever imagine - all while creating better futures every day.

Unilever’s Marketers are impactful entrepreneurs in sustainable marketing and drive performance through brands with purpose. Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies.  As part of the team, you’ll find new ways to build our global brands in the Turkish market and ensure that we reach our local customers in the most effective ways.

What will the scheme involve? 

This three-year leadership development scheme is packed with variety and challenges designed to prepare you for your first managerial position. The scheme is composed of different stints that allow you to specialize within an across functions. 

These stints split between your chosen specialization, enabling you to build functional depth, alongside rotations across the other stints to build breadth of knowledge. You may also complete an out of function rotation.

As a part of the Marketing team, you will work closely with business teams;

• to get the chance to work with our brand development teams on strategy, product innovation, and advertising development at a global or regional level.  
• to build relationships, examine relevant data, own financial forecasting, agree on a tailored business plan, or negotiate promotions.  

• to delve into consumer behavior research and market segmentation
• to gain hands-on experience in executing data-driven digital marketing campaigns

Why should you apply? 

• Exciting brands: 160 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product. That means you'll be working with a strong portfolio of brands which will give you a chance to have a genuine impact on people's lives. 

• A real job from day one: Real roles with real responsibilities that provide you with fantastic insight into the organization and require you to continuously test and develop your skills. 

• Local & international: Reaching more than 190 countries, Unilever is a successful and respected business. We focus on the needs of local consumers by harnessing global expertise and teamwork. For you, that means exceptional exposure and experience. 

• See the big picture: You'll quickly begin to see how the functions operate closely together. To help you better understand that interaction, you'll often work as part of cross-functional teams. 
• Great development opportunities: We'll support you every step of the way, with hands-on experience which includes functional, cross-functional and international rotations in this world class learning programme. 

Who are we looking for? 

• Fresh graduates of bachelor's or master's Degrees 

• Individuals with 0-3 years of work experience 

• Fluent in English 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Our application process involves: 

Step 1: Online Application 

Complete the online application form. It is a simple and easy application process with the option of filling out your details using your LinkedIn profile. You may apply to one function in your application.  

Step 2: Profile Assessment  

Complete two stages of profile assessment; a portrait personality test and an online assessment. These are designed to look at different elements of your cognitive, emotional, and social traits. You will receive personalized feedback after completing each stage.  

Step 3: Digital Interview: 

The digital interview will consist of questions followed by a business case.

You will be asked to solve real-world problems using Unilever scenarios. You’ll be able to record and complete your interview anytime and anywhere.  

*Please note, we do not use AI as a screening tool in our recruitment process therefore, your digital interview submission will be reviewed by a real person* 

Step 4: Discovery Centre: 

You will be invited to a ‘day in the life’ of a Future Leader at Unilever. You will get to experience a face-to-face day filled with several exciting activities including project meetings, business challenges, a team meeting with Unilever colleagues, and an interview. 

We believe: 

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  You will be a part of a team with global and local leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you!  You can innovate, disrupt, and influence here at Unilever as we are TALENT CONNECTORS THAT MAKE EXPERIENCES HAPPEN! 

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process? 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, please inform the Talent Acquisition team who will contact you to discuss the accessibility options available. E.g., If required extending time spent in any ‘timebound’ assessments/interviews. *We also provide accessibility options such as magnifying glass, decrease/increase the font size, change font & color, screen ruler, and screen mask for everyone who would require support. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers.turkey@unilever.com

Note: In our recruitment processes, we kindly ask you to pay attention to calls coming from numbers with the +44 prefix, as they will be made by the Cairo hub team.

APPLY FOR A BETTER YOU. A BETTER WORLD. A BETTER BUSINESS.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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