Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Business Solution
Dematic, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Overview
You 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.
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 5month 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
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 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 customerfacing 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 preferred
Did we spark your interest? We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information, check out our website: Our management trainee program | KION GROUP AG
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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 5month 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
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 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 customerfacing 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 preferred
Did we spark your interest? We look forward to receiving your application.
For further information, check out our website: Our management trainee program | KION GROUP AG
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