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Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kaufmann/-frau - Groß- und Außenhandelsmanagement (Großhandel)

Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and trade. This training prepares you for commercial tasks in wholesale, from purchasing and sales to logistics and customer support.

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What you do

  • Purchase goods from manufacturers or suppliers and manage inventory
  • Conduct sales talks with business customers and prepare offers
  • Process orders, coordinate delivery dates, and monitor logistics processes
  • Create invoices, monitor payments, and manage dunning processes
  • Advise customers, handle complaints, and maintain customer relationships
  • Analyze market developments and adapt product ranges
  • Handle commercial tasks in import and export

Requirements

  • Good secondary school certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher (Abitur)
  • Strong interest in commercial processes and economics
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Organizational talent, meticulousness, and a sense of responsibility
  • Good German language skills (at least B2 level) for customer and supplier contact
  • Basic knowledge of mathematics and proficiency in IT applications
  • Teamwork ability, customer orientation, and intercultural competence

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in areas such as purchasing, sales, logistics, or export
  2. 2Further training to become a certified Business Administrator (e.g., Handelsfachwirt, Fachwirt für Außenwirtschaft)
  3. 3Advancement to management positions (e.g., team leader, department head)
  4. 4Founding your own wholesale company
  5. 5Option to pursue a degree in Business Administration (with appropriate university entrance qualification)

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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 Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) 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 Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) Ausbildung?

Good secondary school certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss) or higher (Abitur); Strong interest in commercial processes and economics; Excellent communication and negotiation skills; Organizational talent, meticulousness, and a sense of responsibility.

Where can I find open Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale) Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Merchant for Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (Wholesale)

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

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