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Graduate programme 2021 - Applegreen
graduate programme 2021
Graduate programme 2021 - Applegreen
Who
    we are                                                              US
                                                                     northEAST/
                                                                      midwest
                                                                       region
                                                                                                 IRELAND
                                                                                              +3000 EMPLOYEES
                                                                                                 202 SITES
                                                                                                                            UK
                                                                                                                      +7000 EMPLOYEES
                                                                                                                          163 SITES

    We are leaders, innovators and disruptors in roadside
    retail encompassing food, fuel and convenience offerings.

    We are a home grown Irish success story that                      US
    has expanded internationally, with revenues of              +1600 EMPLOYEES
    over €3.1billion in 2019.                                       191 SITES

    Our global workforce includes retail experts,                                                         OVER
    food scientists, interior designers, architects,                                               11,500 employees
    fuel economists, traders, hoteliers and all of                                                    and 550 sites
    our corporate functions.                                                                       across the globe
                                                                                     US
    Entrepreneurship is our core DNA,                                             SOUThEAST
    we have grown from 1 site in 1992 to                                           region
    over 550 today and we continue
    to grow.

                                                                                                Where could your career

                                                                                                take you?
    We give back. Since 2009,
    Applegreen has raised over
    €4 million for its Irish charity
    partners alone.

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Our
    story so far
                      1992                                      2008                                 2010                                      2013                                     2015                                     2017                                     2019
                      - First site opens in Dublin,             - Applegreen expands into            - First 6 Motorway Service                - 4 Motorway Service Areas               - Applegreen completes                   Applegreen aquires:                      - Continued global growth with the
                        Ireland                                   the UK                               Areas open in Ireland                     open in Northern Ireland                 successful IPO & launches              - Joint Fuel Terminal, Dublin Port         opening of our 500th site
                                                                                                     - Applegreen partners with                - Applegreen launches own                  on the Irish & London                  - Brandi Group, South Carolina           - Launch of airline refueling
                                                                                                       new brands                                brand food offer, The                    Stock Exchanges                        - Carsley Group, UK              500       business in Ireland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SITES
                                                                                                                                                 Bakewell                               - Applegreen continues to                                                         - The 10th year anniversary of
                                                                                                                                                                                          partner with new brands                                                           the Irish charitable fund which
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              466                           raised € 3.3 million throughout the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               SITES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            years
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    GROWTH                                                                                                                                                                                           232
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     FUTUAIL
      RET                                                                                                                                                  152
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INNOVATION
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                                                                                                                                                                   - Applegreen expands into                 - Applegreen extends brand
                1                          - Steady growth in Ireland up            - Distribution Centre opens                                                      the US                                    partnerships
               SITE
                                             to 24 sites                            - The Applegreen Charitable           - Loyalty card programme                 - Fuel card & Dealer offers               - Award winning Lisburn                   - Applegreen acquires Welcome Break including
                                           - The Applegreen brand is born             Fund launches                        launches in Ireland                       launch                                    site opens                                37 sites and 29 hotels
                                           2005                                     2009                                  2011                                     2014                                      2016                                      2018
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Graduate programme 2021 - Applegreen
Applegreen graduates

    what we can offer you
                                                                                        people
                                                                                        It's our

       Graduate opportunities across all areas of our business in Ireland, UK and US
       Reward you with competitive salary and benefits
                                                                                        that make us a success
       Different rotations across our global business
       Early and increased responsibility that will challenge, excite and inspire you
                                                                                        Join us if you:
       Rapid learning and development to help you unlock your potential
       Unlimited progression opportunities to realise your career ambitions             - Are passionate about your career
                                                                                        - Have a positive attitude and exceptional
       Visibility and engagement with senior management                                   teamwork and interpersonal skills
       A buddy system for additional support and development                            - Are adaptable and can thrive in a dynamic
                                                                                          and rapidly scaling business
       We will encourage your entrepreneurial spirit and innovation                     - Are committed and driven to deliver your
       Accelerated business acumen, learning from our varied business models              best every day
       and acquisitions                                                                 - Have a great track record academically
       Opportunities to make an impact through our charity and community
       initiatives                                                                      Then take the first step today and be part of
                                                                                        the amazing Applegreen story
       A fun and collaborative work environment

                               Best people

                          Best training

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Graduate programme 2021 - Applegreen
Life at

    Applegreen
                                                                                                                     Culture
                                                                                                                Our culture embodies what has made our business the success it is today:
                                                                                                                 entrepreneurship, innovation and developing our talented people. Our
                                                                                                                  company values and ways of working make it an exciting and dynamic
                                                                                                                   place to work.

       Joining Applegreen       I joined Applegreen        I joined Applegreen         There is great variety                  SPORTS & SOCIAL
       in 2018 as a full-time   in 2017 and was            in 2019 after studying      in my role; from
       graduate after my        supported and              Business and                business review                 We work hard and know how to have fun too! Exciting events
       internship placement     encouraged to              Economics in Trinity. I     meetings to event and           have been arranged to suit all interests and needs such as
       in 2017 was a great      complete the ACCA          joined the Marketing
                                                                                       project management,              bake offs, sporting activities like running, golf events, yoga and
       decision to start        exams. This has            team to work on a                                             pilates, cinema and theatre outings and the first Applegreen
                                                           cross functional loyalty    there is a great level
       my career. Within 6      provided me with a                                                                        book club.
       months I was given       defined career path        project which afforded      of variation in my day
       my first promotion       in Applegreen and          me huge autonomy and        to day work life. The
       into our Group HR        has opened the door        the chance to work with     past 4 years working
       department, which        for me to progress in      Operations, IT, Trading,    in Applegreen have                               Inclusion & Diversity
       gave me significant      the business and gain      Finance and Marketing.      been very exciting,
                                                           No two days are the                                                  We believe in the transformative potential of a truly
       new responsibilities.    invaluable experience                                  as I have had the                        inclusive and diverse workforce. We have a
                                                           same in Applegreen,
       Applegreen have          in a multitude of areas.   the collaborative           chance to develop                         comprehensive Inclusion and Diversity strategy,
       continued to support     My current role on the     nature and interactions     and have fast tracked
       my professional          Finance team is very                                                                              with a number of initiatives across all parts of our
                                                           across departments          into a manager role,                        business, to ensure we provide an environment
       development with         exciting, as every day     has given me a rapid        with high levels of
       great internal and       is different. In such                                                                               where every individual can thrive.
                                                           and holistic exposure       responsibility. My
       external training        a rapidly growing          to the business and         role has allowed
       opportunities.           environment, there’s       accelerated my
       After one year into      always something new                                   me to explore
                                                           personal development.
       my career, I won         around the corner.         My favourite thing
                                                                                       various aspects of                                     wellbeing
       the CIPD ‘Rising         Applegreen has been        about Applegreen is         the business from
                                                                                       Finance to Marketing                               We are committed to our employees and
       Star of the People       very accommodating         the approachability                                                            encourage everyone to prioritise their
       Profession’ award,       and offer you great        of management. It’s         and Distribution to
                                                           been amazing to             Development.                                        wellbeing both inside and outside work. We
       thanks to the great      exposure to the wider
       opportunities I have     business from early        know that regardless                                                            provide a number of initiatives including
       been given here in       on and I’m looking         of the responsibility,                                                           Flexitime, Bike to Work Scheme,
       Applegreen. I am         forward to seeing          management will                                                                   Wellness Events and our Employee
       excited to see what      what’s next for me in      support you every step                                                              Assistance Programme to support our
       the future holds for     Applegreen.                of the way.                                                                          staff’s wellbeing and help them be at
       me in Applegreen.                                                                                                                         their best.
                                Naomi Meany                Odhrán Kerr                 Sean Naughton
       Isabel Ryan              Commercial Fuels           Retail Ireland Commercial   Coffee Operations
       Group HR Team            Finance Team               and Marketing Team          Manager
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Applegreen &                                                                                                           Your

 the community                                                                                                          future
 COMMUNITY:
                                                                                                                        is our future
 Applegreen strives to be a valued member and supporter of the communities in which we operate.
 Through our local sponsorship programme at all of our sites, we support schools, community centres
 and clubs throughout Ireland. At a national level we proudly sponsor Taste of Dublin, Bloom and                        Would you like to be a part of the
 UCD Rugby Club.                                                                                                        Applegreen success story?

                                                                                                                        To apply visit our graduate recruitment
 Sustainability:                                                                                                        website and submit your application by
 We are deeply committed to leaving a positive and lasting legacy for future generations, with a clear and              5pm on Friday 13th November 2020.
 committed approach to sustainability in every area of our business. Some of our initiatives include:
 - 100% recyclable coffee cups.                                                                                         applegreenstores.com/graduates
 - Rainwater harvesting for our car washes.
 - Use of LED lighting.
 - Electric charging infrastructure.
 - Investment in fuel additives to reduce our environmental impact.
 - Partnering with FoodCloud helps us to reduce food waste and ship over 2 million meals.

 Charity:
 We are celebrating 10 years of our charitable fund and have raised over €4 million to date in Ireland and £5
 million for BBC Children In Need with Welcome Break. There is a broad range of events to get involved in
 to suit all interests from mountain climbing, table quizzes, charity balls, lip-sync battles, bake-offs, sleep-outs,   For any queries you can email us at:
 skydives and marathons in New York, London, Prague and Berlin. See our current charity partners below;
                                                                                                                        Graduatecareers@applegreen.ie

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