YOUR CAREER:

As colourful as our chocolate

In our family business, you will experience a positive, team-oriented and trusting working environment, where you can actively shape the future from day one. Together, we make really good chocolate and take a leading role as pioneers in our responsibility for people and the environment.

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YOUR CAREER

As colourful as our chocolate

In our family business, you will experience a positive, team-oriented and trusting working environment, where you can actively shape the future from day one. Together, we make really good chocolate and take a leading role as pioneers in our responsibility for people and the environment.

Your Job

WHAT DO YOU GET?

Flexible working hours

Depending on your job profile, we offer flexible working time models - from full-time to part-time to working from home (40% possible). This allows you to combine work and private life in the best possible way.

Weekly chocolate parcels

Every Friday or Thursday, our employees receive the so-called ‘Freitagspäckle’. These are changing chocolate parcels for you and your family/friends. Formerly called ‘Putzpäckle’, this tradition has been around since the beginning!

Individual training & internal development opportunities

We offer various programmes and opportunities for consistent further training.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE APPRENTICESHIP

The ‘Ritter Year’ allows a guaranteed 1-year employment with us after the apprenticeship.

Career opportunities through lateral moves & promotion opportunities

If you realise that you are more interested in another area, we will try to give you an insight and make it possible for you to advance!

OUR AREAS

At Ritter Sport, exciting tasks await you in four central business areas. Find out where your strengths are in demand – and discover our vacancies in each area.

  • CHAIRMANSHIP / INNOVATION

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    This is where all the threads come together: under the chairmanship of the Management Board, we work on strategic topics for the future. Whether innovation, human resources & social affairs, legal affairs, corporate communications or strategy & corporate development – in this area you will play an active role in shaping the direction of our company.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN

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    From cocoa to the finished bar of chocolate: in the Supply Chain department, we ensure that our chocolate is of the highest quality. IT creates the technical foundations, Purchasing procures raw materials and supplies, Production Planning liaises closely with Sales, Production & Technology brings everything together – and Quality and Health & Safety always have top priority. Sustainable action is at the heart of everything we do.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • MARKETING & SALES

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    In Marketing & Sales, we develop creative campaigns and strong product ideas, and bring our chocolate to shelves around the world. Whether it’s brand strategy, social media, key accounts, field sales or our colourful chocolate worlds – if you’re passionate about trends, brands and consumers, this is the right place for you.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • FINANCE

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    In Finance, everything revolves around figures, strategies and economic foresight. Together with the team, you will steer the financial fortunes of the Group – both nationally and internationally. With a clear view and sound analyses, you support decisions that secure our future. You will focus on controlling, finance and treasury.

    JOB OPENINGS

Your Job

WHAT DO YOU GET?

Flexible working hours

Depending on your job profile, we offer flexible working time models - from full-time to part-time to working from home (40% possible). This allows you to combine work and private life in the best possible way.

100%* PUBLIC TRANSPORT TAKEOVER

If you come to Ritter by *at least 60% by bus/train, we will cover the costs in full.

Freshly cooked food

in our canteen at a fair price

Career opportunities through lateral moves & promotion opportunities

If you realise that you are more interested in another area, we will try to give you an insight and make it possible for you to advance!

Weekly chocolate parcels

Every Friday or Thursday, our employees receive the so-called ‘Freitagspäckle’. These are changing chocolate parcels for you and your family/friends. Formerly called ‘Putzpäckle’, this tradition has been around since the beginning!

EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE APPRENTICESHIP

The ‘Ritter Year’ allows a guaranteed 1-year employment with us after the apprenticeship.

Individual training & internal development opportunities

We offer various programmes and opportunities for consistent further training.

Business BIKE

The option of a business bike

SABBATICAL

After 5 years with the company

OUR AREAS

At Ritter Sport, exciting tasks await you in four central business areas. Find out where your strengths are in demand – and discover our vacancies in each area.

  • CHAIRMANSHIP / INNOVATION

    A group of people are standing at a table eating chocolate

    This is where all the threads come together: under the chairmanship of the Management Board, we work on strategic topics for the future. Whether innovation, human resources & social affairs, legal affairs, corporate communications or strategy & corporate development – in this area you will play an active role in shaping the direction of our company.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • SUPPLY CHAIN

    A man and a woman are working on a conveyor belt in a factory

    From cocoa to the finished bar of chocolate: in the Supply Chain department, we ensure that our chocolate is of the highest quality. IT creates the technical foundations, Purchasing procures raw materials and supplies, Production Planning liaises closely with Sales, Production & Technology brings everything together – and Quality and Health & Safety always have top priority. Sustainable action is at the heart of everything we do.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • MARKETING & SALES

    Two women sit at a table with a laptop and a cup of coffee

    In Marketing & Sales, we develop creative campaigns and strong product ideas, and bring our chocolate to shelves around the world. Whether it’s brand strategy, social media, key accounts, field sales or our colourful chocolate worlds – if you’re passionate about trends, brands and consumers, this is the right place for you.

    JOB OPENINGS
  • FINANCE

    A man is giving a presentation in front of a screen

    In Finance, everything revolves around figures, strategies and economic foresight. Together with the team, you will steer the financial fortunes of the Group – both nationally and internationally. With a clear view and sound analyses, you support decisions that secure our future. You will focus on controlling, finance and treasury.

    JOB OPENINGS

How your application works:

You can find the detailed process for your studies, apprenticeships, or internship under Career Starters.

Transparency is Key

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1.

Apply online

Simply submit your application via our online tool.

3.

Feedback

We will get back to you within approximately two to four weeks – and that’s a promise!

5.

Second round

After the first interview, you will usually receive feedback within two to four weeks. If everything fits, a second interview will follow.

7.

Contract & start with us

After internal coordination (including the works council), we will draw up your contract – and look forward to welcoming you to the team soon!

DONE!

2.

Confirmation of receipt

As soon as we receive your application, you will automatically be sent confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

4.

First interview

If we receive positive feedback, we will invite you to a personal interview on site.

6.

Final feedback

We will contact you by telephone with a decision no later than two weeks after the second interview.

Transparency is Key

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

How your application works:
You can find the detailed process for your studies, apprenticeships, or internship under
Career Starters.

1.Apply online

Simply submit your application via our online tool.

5.Second round

After the first interview, you will usually receive feedback within two to four weeks. If everything fits, a second interview will follow.

2.Confirmation of receipt

As soon as we receive your application, you will automatically be sent confirmation of receipt by e-mail.

7.Contract & start with us

After internal coordination (including the works council), we will draw up your contract – and look forward to welcoming you to the team soon!

3.Feedback

We will get back to you within approximately two to four weeks – and that’s a promise!

4.First interview

If the feedback is positive, we will invite you to a personal interview on site.

6.Final feedback

We will contact you by telephone with a decision no later than two weeks after the second interview.

DONE!

EXCELLENT GOOD

Our recipe for success at work - others see it that way too.

EXCELLENT GOOD

Our recipe for success at work - others see it that way too.

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Frequently asked questions – and our answers

FAQs

Do you have any questions about the application process or working at Ritter? Here you will find the most important information about the process, the general conditions, and our offers – clearly and concisely summarised for you.

Frequently asked questions – and our answers

FAQs

Do you have any questions about the application process or working at Ritter? Here you will find the most important information about the process, the general conditions, and our offers – clearly and concisely summarised for you.

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