Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Export Business Development
What we offer:
Brief Facts
Homebase: Xiamen
Duration: 18 months
Hire date: as of June 2025
Program start: 01 October 2025
In addition to a multifaceted job, you can look forward to exciting career opportunities and competitive compensation
You will quickly get to know all the important interfaces that ensure cross-functional collaboration based on partnership and trust
The global orientation of the program is complemented by a 5-month assignment at one of our international locations
From the start, we will assign you tasks for which you will have individual responsibility, giving you the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
Your mentor, one of our KION executives, will support you along your journey and will drive your personal development
Tasks and Qualifications:
Tasks
You will play a key role in improving export business growth and operational excellence, by collaborating closely with the export department and cross-functional teams within the factory as well as overseas business partners of KION Group
You will gain comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in every aspect of export business management, including order processing, product marketing, and business development
Identify inefficiencies, challenges, and growth opportunities within our operations. Utilize data analysis, digital marketing strategies, AI tools, and e-marketing solutions to propose and implement actionable measures that drive business excellence
You will contribute to creating a cooperative and proactive environment that fosters teamwork and enthusiasm among our export team members
Requirements
- You have a bachelor’s (or master’s) degree in engineering, natural sciences, business administration, sales and marketing and are now excited to gain practical experience
- You have a keen interest in trading / export development and ideally already have initial practical experience in form of an internship or others
- You have professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin enabling you to communicate with stakeholders and our global development teams
- You have already acquired international experience and/or are excited by the prospect of international collaboration and a placement abroad for several months as part of the trainee program
- You have strong IT skills - you particularly use MS Office daily and have knowledge of relevant development tools
Did we spark your interest? We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information, check out our website: Our management trainee program | KION GROUP AG