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Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kaufmann/-frau - Verkehrsservice

The vocational training as a Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator for Transport Services is a 3-year recognized dual apprenticeship in industry and commerce. You will learn to comprehensively advise customers, provide sales and service functions, and handle administrative tasks in passenger and freight transport.

What you do

  • Advising customers on travel connections, fares, and services
  • Selling tickets, passes, and other services
  • Processing customer inquiries and complaints
  • Providing information on delays or schedule changes
  • Performing administrative tasks such as maintaining customer data and billing
  • Assisting with marketing and promotional activities
  • Using IT systems for bookings and information management

Requirements

  • At least an intermediate secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss)
  • Strong customer and service orientation
  • Good communication skills and enjoyment of working with people
  • Organizational talent and meticulousness
  • Reliability and a sense of responsibility
  • Interest in transport, logistics, and commercial processes
  • Good German language skills (at least B2 level)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific areas (e.g., freight transport, air traffic)
  2. 2Advancement to leadership positions (e.g., Team Leader in customer service)
  3. 3Further training as a Certified Specialist (Fachwirt) for Transport
  4. 4Pursuing a degree in related fields (e.g., Business Administration with a focus on Logistics)
  5. 5Potential for self-employment in the service sector

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,150 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services Ausbildung?

At least an intermediate secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss); Strong customer and service orientation; Good communication skills and enjoyment of working with people; Organizational talent and meticulousness.

Where can I find open Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Commercial Clerk / Business Administrator – Transport Services

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.