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Apprentice 2026 in business administration, specializing in foreign trade (m/f/d)

CompanyHELM AG
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The apprenticeship involves acquiring knowledge in the international purchase and sale of chemical raw materials and active pharmaceutical substances. Students will also develop commercial expertise and essential soft skills such as leadership and negotiation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
683
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 tasks:

 

The three-year apprenticeship includes the final examination to become a merchant in business administration, wholesale and foreign trade - specialising in the latter - before the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce as well as the additional examination for graduates in business administration in foreign trade. For this reason, it represents an excellent alternative to studying business management at university.

The theoretical part of the apprenticeship takes place within a day and evening studies at the "Institute for Foreign Trade" in Hamburg and includes a two-week certificate course at the "European College of Business and Management" in London.

The main task of the practical part of the training is to acquire knowledge in the international purchase and sale of chemical raw materials and active pharmaceutical substances. In addition to commercial expertise, the students will also be trained in open-mindedness, leadership skills, negotiation skills and organizational skills.

 

Your profile:

 

For an apprenticeship in our company you have the following qualifications:

  • A-levels
  • good German and English language skills and at least basic knowledge of one other foreign language
  • basic mathematical understanding
  • Interest in commercial issues
  • team capability, strong communication skills and being open-minded
Key Skills
German Language SkillsEnglish Language SkillsForeign Language SkillsMathematical UnderstandingCommercial IssuesTeam CapabilityCommunication SkillsOpen-MindednessLeadership SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills
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EducationManagement & LeadershipSalesLogisticsHealthcare