Apprentices

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Apprentices

Start your career as an apprentice in wholesale and foreign trade at CREMER ERZKONTOR.

At CREMER ERZKONTOR you start your working life with great support. During your apprenticeship you get to know the fascinating world of international trade. You will work in various areas such as purchasing, logistics, sales, accounting and marketing, and become familiar with all the tasks relevant to your apprenticeship profession as well as all the main links between the company’s various departments and divisions. You will be in contact with national and international suppliers, service providers and customers.

You can contribute your own ideas and also initiate and carry out your own projects. True to our motto: Rethink the world of raw materials. Along with us! You will receive individual support from our training manager Lea and the training mentors in the various departments.

We’re passionate about our work – but it’s important to enjoy yourself, too. We go on group excursions and educational trips. We also arrange regular after-work meet-ups with the young professionals (all under 30) or all other colleagues at ERZKONTOR.

Kickstart as an Apprentice in Wholesale and Foreign Trade with a focus on Foreign Trade

Your Tasks

  • Learn about the exciting world of international trade during your apprenticeship.
  • Be part of a globally operating team, engaging across the entire value chain.
  • Rotate through various departments such as Product Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, Accounting, and Marketing.
  • Acquire skills in all aspects of the apprenticeship, including cost calculation, contract creation and negotiation, transport order creation, invoicing, and more.
  • Interact with national and international suppliers, service providers, and customers.
  • Work on projects.

Your Profile

  • You have a good to excellent secondary school diploma, advanced technical college certificate, or high school diploma (Abitur).
  • You have an interest in commercial relationships, international trade, and languages.
  • You are curious, motivated, and enjoy thinking outside the box.
  • You have a meticulous working style.
  • Your English skills, both written and spoken, are very good.
  • You are a team player and enjoy learning new things.
  • Ideally, you have already gained some practical experience through internships or part-time jobs.
  • 2,5 years
  • Start annually in August
  • Lübeck
  • One to two days of vocational school in Ahrensburg (depending on the year)
  • 1st year: €1,106, 2nd year: €1,207, 3rd & 4th year: €1,303 (as of Aug. 2024)

Learn from our trainee Janne what you can expect during your apprenticeship at CREMER ERZKONTOR.

How did you find your apprenticeship position?

Through internet research on potential apprenticeship companies in Lübeck, I learned about the company and then informed myself on the website. Subsequently, I applied. After the interview, I had the opportunity to do a short internship to get to know the company and the employees better.

Which tasks do you particularly enjoy?

At ERZKONTOR, care is taken to ensure that the tasks are varied. I especially enjoy being able to master challenging tasks and learn new things. It's also a great feeling to be able to "really help" once you're trained in.

How is the apprentice support at ERZKONTOR?

As an apprentice or student, you are included from the start and allowed to work independently, but you can always ask questions. With the small group of apprentices and dual students, you always feel well-supported. In the department, a trainee mentor acts as a contact person, and there is also an exchange between apprentices, students, and Lea every two weeks.

What tips do you have for those who are also interested in an apprenticeship here?

If you enjoy getting to know different areas of a company and are interested in international trade, you should definitely apply. 😊

Please describe CREMER ERZKONTOR in three words.

Future-oriented, international, successful

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The world is our home.

Subsidiaries, partner companies and contacts on almost every continent are key pillars in terms of both our business operations and our cultural exchange. But our headquarters are still located in one of German’s historically most important centers of business and commerce: the Hanseatic city of Lübeck.

Headquarter

CREMER ERZKONTOR GmbH & Co. KG

Beckergrube 38-52
23552 Lübeck
Phone: +49 451 929 62 0

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