Apprenticeship as Merchant for Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

Where? Hannover When? 01.08.2027 How long? 3 years. YOUR TASKS AS MERCHANT (M/F/D) FOR FREIGHT FORWARDING AND LOGISTICS SERVICES AT A GLANCE: As a merchant for freight forwarding and logistics services, you organize worldwide transports by plane, train, truck, and ship – for goods of all kinds from contact lenses to large construction machinery; By phone and email, you plan routes, calculate freight rates, and determine customs duties; You negotiate with shipping companies, airlines, and customers worldwide; You feel at home in an international team and dream in English one day. A COOL COMPANY – FOR A REALLY GOOD APPRENTICESHIP: DHL Global Forwarding is the world market leader in air freight and one of the leading providers for sea freight. For major customers, we move everything: Goods transport by air and sea; Imports and exports in the B2B sector; Services around customs clearance. So that you easily reach your apprenticeship goal, we support you intensively, e.g., with: Personal support; Regular feedback; Courses for exam preparation. After your apprenticeship, you stand confidently with both feet in life. And with good performance, you have the best chances of a takeover.

Organize worldwide transports by plane, train, truck, and ship; Plan routes, calculate freight rates, and determine customs duties by phone and email; Negotiate with shipping companies, airlines, and customers worldwide; Work in an international team and use English.

You have a good school diploma (Realschule, Höhere Handelsschule, Wirtschaftsschule, or Gymnasium); You have computer skills; You are an English pro or want to become one; You are interested in economic contexts and communication; You bring organizational skills, motivation, and team spirit; You convince with responsibility, openness, and a hands-on mentality.

Your own company laptop; Top remuneration: €1,280 in 1st apprenticeship year, €1,380 in 2nd year, €1,480 in 3rd year; 27 days vacation; 2 free days per year for an occasion of your choice (e.g., birthday, wedding, carnival, or religious holiday); Extra vacation pay as apprentice: Half a salary in May, half a salary as Christmas bonus in November; Personal support; Regular feedback; Exam preparation courses; With good performance, best chances of a takeover.