Apprenticeship as Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management

Are you interested in business processes, customer relationships and trade processes? Then discover the world of wholesale around construction machinery with us and learn the diverse commercial processes at Zeppelin. Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH has been the exclusive sales and service partner of Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of construction machinery and part of the Zeppelin Group, in Germany since 1954. Ready to start with us? Then become part of the Zeppelin team! Starting 01 August 2027, we offer an apprenticeship as a merchant (m/f/d) for wholesale and foreign trade management, specialising in wholesale, at our Osterrönfeld location near Rendsburg.

Right in the middle instead of just watching – you learn the commercial processes from order acceptance to invoicing and actively participate. Look behind the scenes – you get to know various areas of your branch, our Zeppelin headquarters in Garching and the central spare parts warehouse in Cologne. Versatile insights – whether invoices, sales of machines and spare parts or customer service – you learn different commercial areas. Independence – you are integrated into the team from the start and take on increasingly independent tasks during your training.

You have a secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife) or (technical) university entrance qualification and want to start your career now. You are interested in commercial contexts and organisation and enjoy learning new things. You approach people openly, like to communicate and enjoy working in a team. You already have some knowledge of MS Office and good English skills. Initial commercial insights, e.g. through an internship, are a plus but not a must.

Training remuneration & pension: You receive an attractive training salary, annual bonus payments, capital-forming benefits and a company pension scheme. Good takeover chances: After your training you have very good chances of a permanent takeover. Modern work equipment: For your training you receive modern technical equipment and your own laptop. Individual support: We support you during your training with individual tutoring and regular feedback meetings. Networking & team events: At the Zeppelin Welcome Days, apprentice projects and joint events you get to know Zeppelin apprentices from all over Germany. Further training opportunities: After your training, diverse development and further training opportunities are open to you at Zeppelin. Sustainability: Together we work on a more sustainable future. We build on diversity: We promote a diverse, appreciative and inclusive corporate culture based on trust, respect and equal opportunities.