Commercial Trainee

COMMERCIALTRAINEESHIP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you eager toexplore the different business areas of a world leader in global containershipping? Then the Commercial Traineeship is the perfect way to kick-start yourcareer!

This traineeship isdesigned to prepare young graduates like you to become strong and successfulcontributors to our company, with focus on sales. We offer you a 12-monthrotation program that is tailormade, based on your interests and skills and ourneeds. Your training path can include the following departments : Export andImport (Documentation, Booking & Customer Care), Operations, Financial BusinessControl, Commercial Management (incl. Business Analysis), Logistics andBusiness Support & Development.

Formal and on-the-jobtraining will enable you to learn our business rapidly. During your rotationyou will receive regular feedback on your performance and progress, both on apersonal and professional level. Upon demonstration of business acumen andprofessionalism, you will be equipped to advance into an even more challenging salesassignment within MSC.

In the end, you willfind yourself in a position at the heart of our business where your knowledgeand skills will be used to the full.

As a trainee at MSCyou 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 YOU?

Theopportunity to become part of our MSC Family where a family atmosphere iscombined with a professional approach and a no-nonsense mentality! Your team ofexperienced colleagues will immediately immerse you in our culture and guideyou in your job. Work-life balance? That's totally fine thanks to our flexiblehours. Keep the occasional (pre)evening free for our afterwork activities or adrink with colleagues. Finally, you can count on a competitive salary,supplemented with extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, eco vouchers, additionalvacations, etc.).

ready to join us?

Click quickly on the 'apply button' and who knows, we might hear from each other soon!