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Axel Johnson career site

HOW TO JOIN

This fall we are looking to recruit one Management Trainee that will work directly with our CEO and in close collaboration with our Management team at Axel Johnson.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for applicants with a bachelor or master in the fields of business, economics, engineering or equivalent. You have recently graduated or have <2 years’ work experience after finalizing your studies. Participation in extracurricular activities or work experience in parallel with your studies is meritorious. Fluency in both English and Swedish (written and spoken) is a must and you need to be an EU citizen or have a Swedish work permit. 

As an individual, we see that you:

  • Have a courageous, curious, and humble mindset.
  • Seek to explore new ideas, and a genuine interest in building and developing businesses.
  • Take ownership, are committed, self-driven and have strong integrity.
  • Have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Share our values and want to join us on our path towards our 10/50/50 goal.

The position is based in Stockholm and starts in August 2025.

 

In the video below you can listen to our CEO, Thomas Ekman, talk about the role and what he is looking for in our next Axplorer!

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We prioritize and are committed to maintaining the most inclusive, fair, and candidate-friendly recruitment process possible. For our Management Trainee position, we apply a competency-based approach, which includes the use of psychometric tests and interviews. 

STEP 1

Application

Submit your application by sending us your CV and answering a few questions about yourself and your educational background. 

STEP 2

Screening tests from Alva Labs

Complete the two screening tests consisting of a personality test as well as a logical ability test. The tests are offered through our partner Alva Labs and take about 15-20 minutes each to complete. Read more about the tests here.

STEP 3

Interview top 15

The top 15 candidates are invited to a first, digital interview.  

STEP 4

Interview top 8

The top 8 candidates are invited for an interview at our office. 

STEP 5

Final interview and case, top 4

The top 4 candidates are invited to meet with our CEO and conduct a case. 

STEP 6

Offer

After meeting the final candidates, one will be offered the Management Trainee position. 

STEP 7

Signing and hire!

Congratulations! An official offer will be sent and signed by both parties.

About Axel Johnson

Axel Johnson is a leading family business in rapid renewal, focusing on the group's 10/50/50-target. The group companies currently consist of wholly-owned Axel Johnson International, Martin & Servera, and Novax, as well as the partially owned publicly listed Axfood (ownership stake 50.1%) and Dustin (ownership stake 50.1%). In 2023, Axel Johnson's net turnover amounted to approximately 127 billion Swedish kronor, and the group companies employ a total of about 25,000 people. Axel Johnson is a family business run by the fifth generation and is owned by Antonia Ax:son Johnson and her family. 

Founded in 1873
Co-workers approx. 25 000
Turnover SEK 127 billion (2023)