Apprentice / Auszubildende/r zum Kauffrau-/mann für Groß- u. Außenhandelsmanagement

Role Overview We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Trainee focusing on wholesale and foreign trade management , which is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the dynamic world of coffee trading. The role provides long-term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast‑paced soft commodities environment while building a strong connection to the countries of origin and the global coffee supply chain as part of the Volcafe team. Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities , a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed. Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face. This role will be working for Gollücke & Rothfos, Volcafe’s company in Germany, and will commence on 1 st August 2026. Key Accountabilities The training includes the following focal points: International and Domestic Logistics: Pre‑shipment logistics, incoterms, loading techniques and customs and import regulations. Marketing: Creation of marketing material, collaboration on social media concepts and support in the implementation of trade fairs and events. Finance: Accounting and dunning, dealing with foreign currencies, cash management support and maintaining contact with banks. Trading and Stock Exchange: Active participation in the purchase and sale of green coffee, worldwide contact with the countries of cultivation/origin and stock exchange transaction and price hedging. Quality: Specific training in the field of green coffee, quality and sensory technology. Skills and Experience School leaving certificate: Higher commercial school or (technical) Abitur. Interest in commercial processes, trade and international business relations. Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers. Possess fluent German language skills and a business level of English. Numerical Reasoning and Analytical Thinking, Organizational skills, initiative and ability to work in a team. Confident handling of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Our Offer We provide a fast‑paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading. Our Values Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‑Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration. Our Commitment We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr ED&F Man Group