Commercial Trainee

Company details

Galactic, a global leader in biotechnology for human and animal nutrition, has been helping its customers develop safe, healthy, sustainable, and high-quality products since 1994. As specialists in fermentation, we offer a wide range of antimicrobials and innovative natural solutions such as lactic acid, lactates, and other derivatives. Headquartered in Belgium, with production facilities in the United States, China, and Europe, Galactic employs nearly 300 people worldwide, including 150 in Belgium, and operates in more than 80 countries.

Galactic is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion within its organization. The recruitment process is therefore not based on gender, disability, family status, sexual orientation, age, political views, religious beliefs, union activity, or racial, social, cultural, or national origin. Acting ethically means not engaging in discriminatory practices. For our headquarters in Anderlecht, we are seeking a:

Commercial Trainee

Function

As a Sales Trainee, you will join a one-year immersive program designed to give you a comprehensive overview of our business and prepare you for a key role interacting with our customers.

Throughout your journey, you will gradually develop your skills through a variety of hands-on experiences:

• Develop your knowledge of our products and our business environment, particularly through technical immersion and interactions with our internal teams
• Participate in hands-on projects, such as supporting new product launches or creating sales materials
• Contribute to market analysis and the identification of business opportunities
• Take part in prospecting and business development activities (EMEA and North America), with gradual guidance
• Gain insight into the day-to-day work of our teams through shadowing assignments (sales, technical, customer success)
• Become familiar with our tools and work methods (CRM, sales organization, customer relations)
  Occasionally participate in cross-functional initiatives (communications, events, innovation)

This diverse and dynamic career path will allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field while gradually developing your own career focus (sales, technical, or strategic).

Profile

• Technical or scientific background: bioengineer, civil or industrial engineer in chemistry, (bio)chemist, biologist, or equivalent
• Graduating in 2024, 2025, or 2026
• Strong interest in sales and customer interaction
• Fluency in English (required) – any other language is a plus
• Analytical mindset, curiosity, and a desire to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented attitude

Offer

• A permanent contract with a structured career path
• A one-year intensive training program to master all aspects of the role
• A thorough understanding of our business before taking on a permanent role
• Genuine opportunities for advancement based on your skills and aspirations
• A dynamic environment that encourages initiative and commitment
• A secure approach with internal solutions to ensure job continuity
• A company on a human scale with an international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit.
• An attractive salary package with fringe benefits (meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, hospitalization insurance for you and your family: doctor visits, dental and vision care, prescription medications, paramedical consultations and care, group insurance (life/death/disability pension).