Ausbildung career
Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Industriekaufmann/-frau
Industrial clerk is a recognized vocational training program that provides comprehensive commercial knowledge and skills in various areas of industry and trade over three years. Apprentices learn about a company's business processes from procurement and production to sales, preparing them for diverse responsibilities.
What you do
- Obtain and compare offers, and place orders (Procurement)
- Advise customers, prepare offers, and process orders (Sales)
- Check invoices, monitor payments, and prepare bookings (Accounting)
- Maintain personnel files and assist with personnel planning (Human Resources)
- Plan and support the implementation of marketing campaigns
- Monitor and optimize production processes and inventory levels
- Handle correspondence and perform general office tasks
Requirements
- At least an intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss)
- Good grades in German, mathematics, and English
- Interest in commercial contexts and economics
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Diligence, sense of responsibility, and organizational talent
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
- Analytical thinking skills and understanding of numbers
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become a 'Fachwirt' (e.g., Industrial Specialist, Business Specialist)
- 2Specialization in specific areas such as controlling, marketing, or human resources
- 3Advancement to leadership positions (e.g., team leader, department head)
- 4University studies in Business Administration (possibly with a vocational baccalaureate)
- 5Self-employment after relevant professional experience
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant Ausbildung?
At least an intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss); Good grades in German, mathematics, and English; Interest in commercial contexts and economics; Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Where can I find open Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Industrial Clerk / Commercial Assistant
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.