What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Trainee (f/m/d) - Business Solution position at kiongroup?
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. 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 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 #LI-AP1 KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.