Shipping Merchant - Reederei Wessels

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Industriestraße 12-14
49733 Haren (Ems)
(+49)5932/501-0
info@wessels.de
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Shipping Merchant (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities:
  • Analysis of transport and cargo markets
  • Development of market-oriented service offerings
  • Planning and management of transports
  • Cost calculation and results analysis
  • Organization of sea vessel clearance in ports
  • Handling of damage and insurance claims
  • Processing of ship- and cargo-related documents
  • Execution of business processes in English

Your training:
  • You will rotate through various departments of our shipping company and gain insight into a wide range of commercial business processes
  • The standard training period is 3 years and can be shortened if applicable
  • The accompanying vocational school training takes place at BBS in Leer

Your qualifications:
  • Secondary school certificate, advanced technical college entrance qualification or A-levels
  • Good English and geography skills
  • Interest in international business
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Team spirit and good communication skills

What we offer you:
  • An international working environment
  • A collegial atmosphere in small, committed, and dynamic teams
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
  • Dedicated mentors throughout your training
  • Attractive apprenticeship remuneration
  • Work-life balance (start your weekend as early as 2:00 p.m. on Fridays)
  • Employee events
  • Coverage of textbook costs and capital-forming benefits
  • Intercompany training stay in Hamburg
  • Further education opportunities
  • Good chances of being hired after training
  • Ship visits and the opportunity to take part in a sea voyage

Are you looking for an international and varied apprenticeship with great development opportunities? Are you interested in logistics, organization, and especially in shipping?

Then an apprenticeship as a Shipping Merchant (m/f/d) is just the right choice for you.

We look forward to receiving your application by email at career[at]wessels.de.


Wessels Reederei GmbH & Co. KG
Industriestraße 12-14, 49733 Haren (Ems)
Contact: Anne Schwering
Telefon: 05932/50175
Email: career[at]wessels.de
Industriestraße 12-14
49733 Haren (Ems)
(+49)5932/501-0
info@wessels.de
Vertreten durch: Gerd Wessels
(+49)5932/501-0
info@wessels.de
Industriestraße 12-14
49733 Haren (Ems)
Vertreten durch: Gerd Wessels
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