IRISH Distillers is calling on applicants from Kerry to join the Jameson International Graduate Programme and realise their potential while helping grow one of Ireland’s best known brands.

The company is looking for graduates from Kerry to follow in the footsteps of Conor Breen from Tralee, who is currently a Jameson Brand Ambassador in New York.

This year Jameson is looking to recruit over 20 graduates for roles in markets such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan and Russia where they will have a unique opportunity to develop fundamental business leadership skills with a globally successful Irish brand, supported by Irish Distillers’ and Pernod Ricard’s international network.

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At present, there are 75 graduates working in 42 global markets as part of the three-year Jameson International Brand Ambassador programme, an initiative which was awarded the most popular FMCG graduate employer, as voted for by students, in 2016.

Conor Breen from Tralee, who is currently Jameson Brand Ambassador in New York said: “My experience on the Jameson International Graduate Programme has been amazing. It is incredible to think that as a new graduate, I am playing a role in driving the success of an Irish brand globally and supporting the global Irish whiskey success story. After spending my first year in Oslo I then moved to Texas in my second year and now in third year on the programme I’ve just moved to New York. Each market has brought its own challenge and in dealing with them, I’ve honed skills which will stand to me whatever my next career move may be. Knowing that the global Jameson family are there to support me on this exciting journey makes this experience all the more rewarding. New York is a long way from Tralee, but it’s been an incredible adventure and one I’d encourage everyone to try!”

Sinéad D’Arcy, Jameson International Graduate Programme Manager said: “We’re proud to offer Ireland’s best young graduates an experience like no other. With graduates in over 40 countries all around the world, the sun never sets on the Jameson International Graduate Programme. What starts in Dublin can take you anywhere from Berlin to Brussels or Bueno Aries to Boston. Whether you want experience with an emerging market, or in a developed market, our programme is for you. We’re looking for creative, self-starters that want to create their own future and make the most of global opportunities with global brands. We don’t place too much emphasis on academic qualifications, our emphasis is on finding candidates with the right attitude to represent our brand on a global stage. We provide the support structures and resources for graduates to fulfil their potential and in return our graduates can kick start their career while helping to share an Irish success story with the world.

“The majority of our graduates have a business, marketing or languages background but we are open to graduates from all disciplines. Our graduates come from backgrounds as diverse as law, physiotherapy and psychology. What we look for are candidates with a well-rounded college and life experience.”

Online applications are now open at www.jamesongraduateprogramme.com and close at 1pm Monday 16th January 2017.