About this role
👉 “Join us at the forefront of transforming global sales through data, digitalization, and AI 🚀 DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) – Global Sales Trainee Program 2026 🌍 Global Head Office | Start: October 1, 2026 | ⏳ 24 months Ready to go beyond with DHL? ✨ At DHL Global Forwarding, we don’t just move cargo — we connect people, markets, and opportunities worldwide. And now, we’re giving you the chance to be part of it. We’re hiring 3 ambitious graduates (Class of 2026) with a Master’s degree or MBA to join our Global Sales Trainee Program at DGF GHO — a high-impact, fast-track experience designed to help you grow, lead, and shape the future of global sales. 🔥 Why this program stands out This is not a “sit-and-watch” trainee program. From day one, you will: • Own real projects • Work with senior global stakeholders • Be part of DGF GHO Commercial team • Make data-driven decisions with real business impact 💼 What you’ll do 📊 Master Sales, Data & Digital tools • Work hands-on with live commercial data, dashboards & performance tools • Analyze pipeline, conversion, and productivity metrics • Turn insights into actions that drive smarter sales decisions globally • Leverage digital sales tools and AI-driven insights to support smarter decision-making • Explore how automation, predictive analytics, and AI can improve sales performance 🛠️ Own What Matters • Take the lead on key transformation initiatives across DGF • Own your own workstreams in areas like: • Digital sales tool adoption • Global sales process standardization • Go-to-market strategy enhancements • Deliver projects end-to-end: from idea → execution → measurable impact • Contribute to shaping a more digital, tech-enabled sales organization ? Collaborate Across the World • Work closely with senior sales leaders across regions and functions • Align priorities, track progress, and solve real business challenges • Create impactful content for executive-level reviews and decision-making 🎓 Grow Fast, Learn Faster • Join structured learning & development journeys tailored to you • Build core skills in: • Business & commercial acumen • Data & analytics • Communication & stakeholder management • Apply everything you learn directly in your day-to-day work 🌟 Who you are • 🎓 Master’s degree or MBA graduate (Class of 2026) in Business, Logistics, Economics, Data, or a related field • 🌍 Internationally mobile and excited to work in a global environment • 📊 Strong analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making • 💬 Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels • 🇬🇧 Fluent in English (additional language is a plus) • ? AI-savvy builder mindset – you love exploring and applying the latest tech (e.g., AI tools) to improve how you work and create impact • ⚡ Proactive, curious, and ready to take ownership from day one • ? AI & digital mindset — you actively explore and apply new technologies (e.g. AI tools, automation, analytics platforms) to improve how you work • ⚡ Curious, proactive, and eager to challenge the status quo through digital innovation • 🚀 Ready to take ownership and drive impact from day one 💛 Why DHL Global Forwarding? • 🌐 Be part of a truly global organization with real impact • 🚀 Take ownership early and accelerate your career • ? Direct exposure to senior leadership and involvement in strategic initiatives • 🌍 Build a strong global network across DHL Global Forwarding • 🎓 Benefit from a structured learning journey with dedicated mentoring • 🛠️ Gain early responsibility for meaningful, real-world projects • 🔄 Experience cross-functional rotations at GHO level • ? Be part of a company driving digitalization in logistics and sales, leveraging data, tools, and AI to shape the future • ✨ Help shape the future of global sales in logistics 📅 Your journey starts here @DGF GHO 👉 “Join us at the forefront of transforming global sales through data, digitalization, and AI Start date: October 1, 2026 Location: DHL Global Forwarding – Global Head Office (GHO) Bonn/Germany 👉 Apply now and #GoBeyondWithDHL