Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and analytical working student to join our Inland Commercial team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in bridging the gap between various departments, driving inland volume and ensuring profitable pricing strategies. Your work will involve a range of tasks, from pricing calculations to developing marketing materials and supporting budget creation.

• Act as a liaison between Area Sales, Area Inland Sales, Operations and Regional Sales, fostering collaboration
• Ensure inland pricing aligns with the Area Germany & Central Europe pricing strategy, maintaining profitability
• Calculate and determine prices for tenders and customer inquiries, providing accurate and competitive quotes
• Conduct analyses and generate reports on growth potential, profitability, and performance tracking
• Develop marketing materials to promote and support the sale of inland products and services
• Assist in creating and achieving the inland budget and forecasts, contributing to financial planning
• Participate in projects related to inland sales and operations, offering fresh perspectives and solutions
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and stay updated on industry trends and best practices, providing insights to the team

• Currently enrolled in a full-time program in a shipping-related field, business administration, transport economics, or a comparable program with availability of approximately 12 months
• Practical experience in the shipping, logistics, or forwarding industry is preferred but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential for data analysis and presentation
• Knowledge of inland processes from a Sales/Operations perspective is a key requirement
• Strong analytical skills and a creative approach to problem-solving are vital for this role
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative, teamwork, and assertiveness in your work and work systematically, with a goal-oriented and efficient approach to tasks
• Excellent command of written and spoken German, with good English language skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively, as well as a passion for the shipping industry and a desire to contribute to its growth

Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.

Our global network spans 140 countries, 400 offices, and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high‑quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.

When you join us, you become part of more than 18,000 colleagues working across borders, functions, and cultures, to not only to deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions, and perspectives.

We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.