LUX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM

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1 LUX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING SINCE 1901

2 WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF LUX Reto von der Becke CEO and President Lux International AG Lux International is today one of the leading direct sales companies in the world. With its headquarter in Switzerland and sales activities in over 38 countries, Lux is a truly international organisation. A pioneer since over 100 years, Lux takes pride in a history full of innovation and excellence. Since the invention of the first household vacuum cleaner by the founder of Lux, Axel Wenner-Gren, in 1912, Lux has been at the forefront of many innovations that have ensured a healthy home for our millions of customers around the world. Today, we take pride in our excellent healthy home products, in our many thousand sales partners and of course in our millions of customers around the world. Personal development requires ongoing learning. All interested and ambitious partners will have the chance to attend the Lux Business School and the Lux Management School, sales training programs that are recognized and respected around the world. And a few selected partners - the best of the best - will be recommended as candidates for the Lux Academy, our training ground for our international top management. At Lux we put people first, living our promise of pride, earnings, learning and fun on a daily basis. Join us and experience the unique spirit of the international Lux family. Welcome to the world of Lux. Axel Wenner-Gren, the founding father of Lux, believed that a great man can only become a great leader when he stops working to succeed and begins working to help those around him succeed. How do you define Success? Travel? Adventure? Salary? Education? Position? The great thing about working with Lux is that you can write your own definition. It s all up to you. Reto von der Becke CEO and President Lux International AG A career with Lux can take you almost anywhere. As a Lux partner, you can truly become a «citizen of the world». Whether or not you choose to cross geographical boundaries working with Lux, we will help you to set and achieve your own personal and career goals to test and cross your «personal boundaries».

3 LUX HISTORY Lux was founded in 1901, manufacturing and selling kerosene lamps for outdoor lighting applications. Adapting to new market pressures, the company began to search for an alternative product to manufacture and sell. In 1912, it was found when Axel Wenner-Gren started the pioneering success story of Lux vacuum cleaners with the Model Lux I, a vacuum cleaner that he had developed with the help of Swedish engineer Sven Carlstedt. In the years to follow Lux was the first company in the world to successfully sell vacuum cleaners to households, developing a new and innovative direct sales concept of personalised in-home demonstrations. Through the last century, Lux expanded in many countries around the world and became a market leader in direct sales, offering high quality products for a healthy home. In the twenties and thirties the Lux group expanded all over Europe, America and Australia acquiring new production facilities for the production and assembly of the vacuum cleaner for the local and international market. In recent years, Lux International has embarked on a new period of market expansion, and successfully continues its journey towards building on its over 100 year heritage and becoming the world s number 1 direct sales company for premium healthy home products.

4 LUX PRODUCT LINES Lux has developed five specific product lines offering our customers constant innovation, superior performance and exclusive design and ensuring a healthy home for the entire family. The Bright Home Line includes our innovative Lux Intelligence cleaning system, our electric brushes PB 1 and PL 1, our unique Turbo Clean, our Ecolux 8000 dry steam cleaning system and a highly innovative ironing system Lux Aerostar The Clean Air Line is a collection of air cleaning systems designed to meet the air quality standards developed for hospital operating rooms. Our world exclusive Aeroguard represents the latest innovation in bringing healthy air to homes and offices. The Pure Water Line is a collection of special water purifiers that applies the latest customer tailor-made filtration technologies to provide purified and healthy drinking and cooking water. The Fresh Food Line consists of a cooking and serving system designed for healthy cooking without fat, salt or water. The vast Lux Gourmet product range satisfies every cooling style, and making it easy and energy-saving. The Professional Line is a selected range of high quality cleaning systems tailored to the demanding business client of today. It includes a professional vacuum cleaner, a professional steam cleaner as well as the unique Lux UNIPROF floor-care machine. LUX AROUND THE WORLD Lux International is a Swiss company with operations around the world. In Europe, Africa and Latin America, Lux operates since over 100 years under its principal brand Lux. Since founding Forbes Lux International, Switzerland together with its partner company Eureka Forbes India, Lux furthermore operates successfully in Asia Pacific, exclusively selling its premium healthy living products under the recognized brand Forbes. Furthermore, Lux International owns a major stake in one of South Africa s leading direct sales company, AMC Classic South Africa and has recently started new distribution partnerships in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada. Lux International, with its unique spirit and its focus on people and the direct sales of innovative products, is represented with sales operations in over 38 countries around the world: Western Europe: Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Central and Eastern Europe: Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Slovakia Latin and Central America: Barbados, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Trinidad Africa and Middle East: La Réunion, Lebanon, South Africa, Dubai, Mauritius Asia, Australia and USA: Eureka Forbes India, Forbes Indonesia, Forbes Malaysia, Forbes Philippines, Forbes Thailand, Forbes Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada

5 LUX TRAINING AND DEVELOPEMENT Lux Business School is very sales-oriented, with a strong focus on learning by doing. Students attend 3-5 modules, after each module they practice on the field the acquired knowledge. Lux Management School is a high level training for Lux Team Leaders, Assistant Branch Managers and Branch Managers, who seek further development and growth at Lux. The program is focussed not only on business growth opportunities and sales strategies, but also on motivation, recruiting, development and retention of human resources. Lux Academy is the most exclusive program for senior managers. Only few people are invited in this program. The Lux Academy meets and works with the support of internal and external specialists, such as Dale Carnegie, on leadership training, people management and motivational skills. LUX DISTRIBUTOR AGENT PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES Lux International is working with a growing number of very successful Distributor Agent Partners around the world. Agent Partners are independent entrepreneurs who have decided to join the Lux family and run the Lux direct sales organisation in their country. Being an Agent Partner of Lux offers a number of advantages: Becoming a member of a highly reputable international company with over 100 years of history as the pioneer and innovator in its field Building a profitable and dynamic direct sales organisation Exclusive use of the Lux brand and its products Exclusive access to a very professional international direct sales network Knowledge sharing and support from the international Lux management Participation in international conferences and incentive trips Participation in the Lux Leadership Development Program for Managers Lux is continuously looking to expand its business working with a very selective group of partners around the world. Following your successful graduation from the Executive Trainee Program you also have the opportunity to became a successful Lux Distributor Agent Partner.

6 LUX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM A career at Lux In order to grow further and expand around the world, Lux International has set up the International Executive Trainee Program, where every year potential candidates are selected and enrolled. The aim of the program is to identify and develop motivated and future leaders who are interested and willing to support our Lux companies around the world. In a period of three years, you will be working in different positions and Lux companies. During the Executive Trainee Program you will climb the job ladder of Lux. Once you have finished the Executive Trainee Program, you should be ready to take on a senior sales management position within the group. Branch Manager Regional Manager Product Manager Alternatively you can then also start your own company as a Lux Agent Partner

7 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Joining Lux means to become part of a unique and very successful direct sales company with extensive experience and a more than 100 year old heritage With our support you can develop your talent and build up your career in all areas of our business You will gain experience in various business units and will be able to build contacts and explore different cultures around the world You will be able to explore a varied rotation between different tasks, duties and responsibilities Organized events as well as social occasions will offer you the possibility to get to know other people and to build your network within the company Our Managing Directors will be assigned as your personal mentors and will ensure constant guidance and support You will participate in international leadership seminars, where you will meet and exchange ideas and experience with other trainee colleagues We will prepare you to be ready to successfully assume a senior sales management position within the company, or to start a successful career as a Lux entrepreneur. YOUR PROFILE, YOUR TALENT Academic or diploma degree (preferred), or a successful track record in a people oriented profession Highly motivated, assertive individuals Dynamic, determined, positive, with strong interpersonal skills Determined to succeed within sales and to grow as a leader Genuine interest in people and different cultures Background in sports (preferable but not required) THE PROGRAM IN DETAIL Each program step is tailor made to our business needs and therefore varies in duration and content. The entire modular structure will give you a complete insight into different functions, duties and responsibilities. The trainee program is composed of 3 main elements: 1. Sales Representative 2. Team Leader / Assistant Branch Manager 3. Branch Manager For three years you will work in and be trained at different Lux companies around the world. Depending on your language skills, the Executive Trainee Program takes you to one of the following countries: Scandinavia and Baltics: Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia Western Europe: Austria, Germany, Switzerland Southern Europe: Spain, Italy Central/Eastern Europe: Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia Africa: South Africa, La Réunion, Mauritius Forbes Lux Group Asia: India, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand

8 APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS If you are interested in enriching your career in one of our Lux countries, and joining our International Executive Trainee Program, please forward your application and detailed CV to the following address: Lux International AG Ref: International Executive Trainee Program Baarermatte, CH-6340 Baar/Zug, Switzerland Tel: For further information please visit our web-site:

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10 «ONWARD AND UPWARD» YOUR CAREER AT LUX After successfully finishing the Trainee Program you should be ready to take on a senior sales management position within the group. Furthermore you will have the chance to start your own company as a Lux Agent Partner. The Three Steps of the International Executive Trainee Program to become a successful leader within Lux. Each program step is tailor-made to our business needs and therefore varies in duration and content. The entire modular structure will give you a complete insight to different functions, duties and responsibilities. The Trainee Program is composed of 3 main steps and elements: STEP III Branch Manager months Practical Leadership Training Branch Manager fully responsible for Partners and a turnover of 1 Mio+ per year Graduation from Lux Management School STEP II Team Leader / Assistant Branch Manager 6 9 months Leadership Training Assigned as Team Leader or Assistant Branch Manager leading 5 10 Partners in their daily work and duties Completion of modules I and II of the Lux Management School STEP I Sales Representative 6 9 months Comprehensive Product and Sales Training Direct sales of Lux household appliances Completion of our Lux Business School

11 SUCCESS STORIES OF FORMER MEMBERS OF THE LUX INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TRAINEE PROGRAM János Koós Executive Vice President Central and Eastern Europe János Koós, Hungarian, was born in Budapest in 1961 at a time where many economical and commercial challenges appeared. At the age of 16 he already started working in different technical jobs in order to financially support his family and save money for his future studies. Next to an English Language course in Canada he started his studies at the Technical University of Gödöllö and continued another three years at the Architect College of Budapest. In 1989 he built up his own Travel Agency and started as a Tourist Consultant for foreign visitors. János began his career at Lux in 1992 as a Management Trainee and started as a Sales Partner for cleaning systems. Thanks to his excellent sales skills he very soon became one of the top performers in Hungary. By the end of 1992 he was promoted to a Branch Manager. Under his successful leadership three other new branches where soon built up. Right after, he was promoted to a new position and he worked as Regional Manager until Shortly after, he was transferred for a period to Lux Asia Pacific, where he worked as a Product Manager, based in Malaysia, with the South East Asian Region as his responsibility. «During my time in Asia I was able to gain experience and to build up my skills in various Lux business units. At the same time, I explored different cultures around the world», János says. After his return from Asia, he took over the position as Managing Director of Lux Hungary where he successfully managed to triple the turnover in the last five years. Today, János is International Director responsible for the Lux Region Central and Eastern Europe and Executive Vice President of the Lux International Executive Board. Mike Wetterling Vice President Europe West Mike Wetterling, German, started his career in direct sales at the age of 20. Motivated, with very good selling and leading skills he soon developed from Salesman, to Team Leader and Branch Manger. Mike began his career with Lux in 2005 as an International Executive Trainee in Germany. In 2006 he was promoted to Branch Manager of 2 branches in Germany and after only 7 months, he became Regional Manager of the Region Germany East. In April 2007 Mike was appointed as Managing Director of Lux Czech Republic. Over three years he focused on developing the company into a very successful and profitable organisation. In this time Mike learned Czech and completed an MBA in General Management at the Chapman University / AAU in Prague and Orange County/CA, where he graduated in summer In May 2010 Mike was entrusted the position of Managing Director of Lux Austria and Lux Switzerland with the task to further develop these countries. Moreover Mike took over the responsibility of the Lux International Executive Management Trainee Program in Austria, where he supports the development of the future Lux leaders. Mike himself graduated from the Lux Academy in June In 2013, Mike then took over the responsibility as Managing Director of Lux Germany and was promoted as Vice President Europe West into the Executive Board of Lux International. Thanks to the Lux International Executive Trainee Program, Mike had the opportunity to work and live in four different Lux Countries, build many international partnerships and friendships and further develop his professional skills. Mike says about himself: «I am a very typical example of the opportunities and chances that Lux gives to people with high ambitions and much passion to achieve and perform.»