Trainee Global Commercial

Deutsche Post
Deutsche Post

Bonn, Germany

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

👉 “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