Global Trainee Program - Outperformer Software Business Track (HILTI)

Overview

The Global Trainee Program - Software Business Track is a two-year accelerated development program designed for early-career talents aiming for a commercial and international leadership career. Part of Hilti's Outperformer Program, this initiative offers real responsibility from day one across two business units focusing on construction software and fastening protection solutions. Participants gain structured experience in customer relations, software products, and business growth.

Who can apply

Applicants should be close to graduating or have recently completed a Master's degree in fields such as construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering with a construction focus, computer science, or business studies with an affinity for software and construction. Candidates must be at the start of their career with a maximum of three years of junior work experience. Required traits include global mobility with a willingness to relocate internationally multiple times, a digital and AI orientation, commercial instinct, high drive, and fluency in English and/or German, Dutch, French, Spanish, or Italian.

What you get

Participants receive a structured two-year program featuring hands-on assignments, a dedicated senior mentor, exposure to executive leadership, and a peer cohort of global trainees. The program includes an introductory global summit at the global headquarters in Liechtenstein, a social project summit involving a community project, and a leadership summit in partnership with a business school concluding with a five-day on-campus summit. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.