Apprentice - wholesale & foreign trade management (Kaufleute Groß- & Außenhandelsmanagement) (m/f/d)

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future-oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long-term - in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location: Hamburg, DE, 20097

Business Unit: Service Units

Level of Experience: Entry-Level

As a wholesale and foreign trade management apprentice, you will learn about various areas such as product management, finance, and human resources.

The main focus of the practical part of the training is on acquiring knowledge in the international purchase and sale of chemical raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. In addition to commercial expertise, trainees are also trained in open-mindedness, leadership qualities, negotiation skills, and organizational abilities.

The practical part at HELM is complemented by school-based training at the Berufliche Schule am Lämmermarkt in Hamburg.

You can expect practical training at an internationally oriented trading company that works with various logistics service providers across all modes of transport.

Your profile

• Secondary school diploma or vocational diploma
• Good German and English skills
• Basic understanding of mathematics
• Interest in economic topics
• Organizational skills
• Commitment and high flexibility
• Team spirit, strong communication skills, and open-mindedness

Every day, each one of us contributes to HELM's success with competence, the highest expertise and unique service. We reward this commitment - not only with international opportunities, possibilities for seminars and further training but also with benefits that offer optimal conditions to reach the perfect work-life balance.

Interested?

Join our motivated team and help shaping the future of HELM! Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements in our profile, we encourage you to apply. It is important to us to find the right people who will enrich our team with their motivation and personality!

We look forward to receiving your application with all the necessary documents via our application portal.