Commercial Trainee

COMMERCIAL TRAINEESHIP

Job description 
Are you eager to explore the different business areas of a world leader in global container shipping? Then the Commercial Traineeship is the perfect way to kick-start your career
This traineeship is designed to prepare young graduates like you to become strong and successful contributors to our company, with focus on sales. We offer you a 12-month rotation program that is tailormade, based on your interests and skills and our needs. Your training path can include the following departments: Export and Import (Documentation, Booking & Customer Care), Operations, Financial Business Control, Commercial Management (incl. Business Analysis), Logistics and Business Support & Development.
Formal and on-the-job training will enable you to learn our business rapidly. During your rotation you will receive regular feedback on your performance and progress, both on a personal and professional level. Upon demonstration of business acumen and professionalism, you will be equipped to advance into an even more challenging sales assignment within MSC.
In the end, you will find yourself in a position at the heart of our business where your knowledge and skills will be used to the full. 
As a trainee at MSC you will have the following responsibilities:
Obtain knowledge of the shipping industry and get familiar with the quality standards and values of MSC
Learn to identify customer needs and expectations and respond to them in a timely, professional and effective manner
Provide your critical insights on the existing procedures and come up with possible improvements
Seek feedback and input actively from more experienced colleagues
Develop alliances with a broad range of people by demonstrating respect for others. Learn to adjust your communication style to meet the needs of individuals at various organizational levels both internal as external
Assist in general projects if required

Profile
   You (will soon) hold minimum a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Logistic Management or any other relevant field
   You have an absolute interest and an innate talent for (inside) sales
   You possess a strong affinity with or interest in the maritime industry
   You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbally. Any other language is considered a plus
   You maintain a steep learning curve and you are able to quickly master new systems and technologies
   You are able to “think outside the box” and you dare to challenge the status quo
   You are a strong and persuasive communicator
   You adjust quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands. You see change as a necessary and inevitable aspect of organizational life as well as an opportunity to learn
   You are able to work independently as well as in a team

What do we offer? 
The opportunity to become part of our MSC Family where a family atmosphere is combined with a professional approach and a no-nonsense mentality Your team of experienced colleagues will immediately immerse you in our culture and guide you in your job. Work-life balance? That's totally fine thanks to our flexible hours. Keep the occasional (pre)evening free for our afterwork activities or a drink with colleagues. Finally, you can count on a competitive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, eco vouchers, additional vacations, etc.).