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

CompanyHELM AG
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will learn about various areas such as product management, finance, and human resources. The focus will be on acquiring knowledge in the international purchase and sale of chemical raw materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
687
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
HELM AG is a Hamburg-based family company established in 1900. HELM is one of the world’s largest independent chemicals marketing companies. The Company secures access to the world’s key markets through its specific regional knowledge and over 100 branches, sales offices and participations in over 30 countries. As a multifunctional marketing organisation HELM is active in the chemicals industry (Feedstocks and Derivatives), in the crop protection industry, pharmaceuticals and in the fertilizer industry. Our services range from international marketing, distribution, logistics, production and project development to scientific and technical services. HELM – local, regional, global and supportive in every way Today, 1,621 employees have found their professional home within the many and various tasks, facets and functions we offer at HELM. The combination of being a well-established global company with a great network and enabling the personal contact all over the world guarantees customer proximity and optimum service. Integrating the local expertise of our employees in the corporate set framework, we create global synergies and are in a constant process of exchanging knowledge and improving in consequence. In our corporate culture we act based on our values given by being a family company: We give guidance and direction, when it´s needed; but in general, we support our employees to challenge their sphere of influence according to the company´s best interest. If you are interested in more detailed information about HELM please visit our website https://www.helmag.com
About the Role

Your apprenticeship

 

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

 

To train at our company, you should have the following qualifications:

 

• 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

Key Skills
Product ManagementFinanceHuman ResourcesNegotiation SkillsOrganizational AbilitiesLeadership QualitiesOpen-MindednessTeam SpiritStrong Communication Skills
Categories
Management & LeadershipFinance & AccountingHuman ResourcesLogisticsEducation