Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Business Solution
Kion Group AG, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Business Solution page is loaded## Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Business Solutionlocations:
Grand Rapids, MI, United Statestime type:
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JR-0089123You have successfully completed your master’s degree and now you want to kickstart your career – preferably in an international environment. During our management trainee program, you will quickly assume responsibility for your tasks in the Business Solutions team of our operating unit Intelligent Automated Solutions (IAS) with a focus on Sales. From the outset, you will be an important part of the KION Group and a member of a collaborative team striving for excellence.# **We offer:****Brief Facts****Homebase**: Grand Rapids, MI**Duration**: 18 months**Start of the program**: October 1, 2026**What we offer*** Enjoy a dynamic, hands on role with strong career growth opportunities and competitive, above market compensation* Gain early exposure to the full breadth of the business, working across key functions through close, collaborative partnerships* Experience our global mindset firsthand with a 5‐month international assignment at one of our worldwide locations* Take on real responsibility from day one, contributing your own ideas and making a visible impact early in your career* Be guided by a senior KION executive mentor who will actively support your development and help shape your future leadership path# **Tasks and Qualifications:****Tasks*** As part of the Sales organization, you will gain a comprehensive **end to end understanding of the commercial lifecycle**, from prospecting and opportunity development through contract close and execution handoff* You will **work closely with customers, Account Managers, Sales Leadership, Solution Development, Operations**, and **Finance** to understand customer needs and translate them into **value based sales solutions*** You will learn how to **manage** and **grow customer accounts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, supporting negotiations,** and **building long term customer relationships*** You will **support the Sales** and **in structuring opportunity and account strategies, ensuring effective positioning** and **execution across target customers and industries*** You will **analyze market** and **competitive landscapes, supporting the creation of sales** and **customer‐facing materials** that differentiate our offerings* You will **assist Sales leadership with data driven insights** and **recommendations** to improve revenue growth, customer retention, market share, and pricing strategies**Qualifications*** A master’s degree in **Business Administration, Industrial Engineering,** or **a related business field*** **Professional fluency in English** to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders; additional languages are a plus* **Strong IT proficiency**, including daily use of MS Office; exposure to Salesforce or similar CRM tools is advantageous* A **proactive team player with strong verbal** and **written communication skills** and **a clear interest in developing future leadership responsibility*** **International experience** and **initial exposure to logistics, manufacturing, or automation environments** preferredFor further information, check out our website:#LI-AP1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Grand Rapids, MI, United Statestime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR-0089123You have successfully completed your master’s degree and now you want to kickstart your career – preferably in an international environment. During our management trainee program, you will quickly assume responsibility for your tasks in the Business Solutions team of our operating unit Intelligent Automated Solutions (IAS) with a focus on Sales. From the outset, you will be an important part of the KION Group and a member of a collaborative team striving for excellence.# **We offer:****Brief Facts****Homebase**: Grand Rapids, MI**Duration**: 18 months**Start of the program**: October 1, 2026**What we offer*** Enjoy a dynamic, hands on role with strong career growth opportunities and competitive, above market compensation* Gain early exposure to the full breadth of the business, working across key functions through close, collaborative partnerships* Experience our global mindset firsthand with a 5‐month international assignment at one of our worldwide locations* Take on real responsibility from day one, contributing your own ideas and making a visible impact early in your career* Be guided by a senior KION executive mentor who will actively support your development and help shape your future leadership path# **Tasks and Qualifications:****Tasks*** As part of the Sales organization, you will gain a comprehensive **end to end understanding of the commercial lifecycle**, from prospecting and opportunity development through contract close and execution handoff* You will **work closely with customers, Account Managers, Sales Leadership, Solution Development, Operations**, and **Finance** to understand customer needs and translate them into **value based sales solutions*** You will learn how to **manage** and **grow customer accounts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, supporting negotiations,** and **building long term customer relationships*** You will **support the Sales** and **in structuring opportunity and account strategies, ensuring effective positioning** and **execution across target customers and industries*** You will **analyze market** and **competitive landscapes, supporting the creation of sales** and **customer‐facing materials** that differentiate our offerings* You will **assist Sales leadership with data driven insights** and **recommendations** to improve revenue growth, customer retention, market share, and pricing strategies**Qualifications*** A master’s degree in **Business Administration, Industrial Engineering,** or **a related business field*** **Professional fluency in English** to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders; additional languages are a plus* **Strong IT proficiency**, including daily use of MS Office; exposure to Salesforce or similar CRM tools is advantageous* A **proactive team player with strong verbal** and **written communication skills** and **a clear interest in developing future leadership responsibility*** **International experience** and **initial exposure to logistics, manufacturing, or automation environments** preferredFor further information, check out our website:#LI-AP1 #J-18808-Ljbffr