Are you coming to help us build the future?
With an increased need in Europe to build more houses and an increased demand for (more) sustainable and energy-efficient construction, the building materials business is booming!
The BME management trainee program aims to attract top academic talents so you can develop your skills and critical thinking abilities to become a future leader within our international organization. Over the course of two years, you will gain hands-on leadership experience in various aspects of our business(es), including operational experience in branches or distribution centers and functional and strategical experience in departments of your interest. You will start at Maxmat during your first year. Your second year you will have two or three assignments at a different organizations within BME Group. In your second year, one of these assignments will be an assignment at BME Group’s headquarter located at Schiphol, the Netherlands.
What we Offer
− A permanent contract.
− Annual salary range: 25000€ - 30000€
− A clear career track with opportunities to attain a management position within our organisation after completing the program.
− Ongoing support and mentorship from line managers, managing directors, and HR professionals.
− Participation in various projects and initiatives to gain practical experience and develop your skills. Together with your fellow trainees you will get an impact project to leave a legacy within the organisation.
− Group training to support personal and professional development.
− Individual coaching sessions – you will receive a buddy and get a mentor in the Management Team which will coach you at set moments during the year.
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE
YEAR 1
− 6 months of operational experience in branches or distribution centres.
− 6 months in the trainee's functional department.
YEAR 2
− Two or three additional assignments in different disciplines in another organisation abroad within the Group to broaden knowledge.
− One of these assignments will be an assignment at BME Group’s headquarter located at Schiphol, the Netherlands.
− Post-traineeship placement in a management role within the organisation.
What about Maxmat
Maxmat is a Portuguese brand specializing in DIY, construction, bathroom, and garden products, operating under the slogan “The Low-Price Professionals.” With 33 stores across mainland Portugal and the islands 8Açores e madeira), Maxmat offers a selection of products suited to different needs, from individuals to large projects for small and medium-sized businesses.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
• Recent graduate with a strong academic record on Management, Economics, Informatic Engineer or others similar academic courses
• Maximum of 2 years working experience.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated curiosity, results-orientation, and leadership potential.
• Willing to work and travel across Europe.
APPLICATION PROCESS
You can apply from 16 March 2026 up to and including 24 April 2026 for the program starting in September 2026.
1) Online application – cv and video pitch. Keep your video pitch under 2 minutes – start with your name and the role you’re applying for. Highlight your top skills and experience and show your enthusiasm for the trainee position. Let your personality and presentation skills shine!
2) You must send us your application by registering on the website www.recrutamento.maxmat.pt . Please send the video to rh@mxmat.pt (you can use a file sharing platform such as WeTransfer, for example).
3) Online assessment. The assessment will consist out of a test that measures personality, potential and resilience and a test that measures verbal, abstract and numerical skills
4) In-house assessment in the Netherlands. Your travel will be reimbursed by BME.
OFFER
Once selected you will receive the offer immediately and start in September.
We look forward to building the future with you!