Karlowsky “International Fashion created in Magdeburg”, stands for innovative workwear with its finger on the pulse. As a trendsetter in our industry, we produce in a sustainable, social and future-oriented way. In our collections, functional workwear and casual streetwear merge into a completely new and innovative look for many work areas in gastronomy, the hotel industry, medicine, care and wellness. But it is not only our products that are attractive. As a family business with more than 128 years of history, a modern and open corporate culture is a matter of great importance to us. We value a varied and autonomous working environment as well as opportunities for professional and personal development. Team play and modern working methods are very highly rated at our company. As an internationally expanding company, we are always on the lookout for new competent employees – who are willing to go further, think further and develop further.
Start of apprenticeship: August 1st 2022
Duration of the apprenticeship: 3 Years
Your location:
Practical training in our company:
Karlowsky Fashion GmbH in 39164 Wanzleben-Börde OT Hohendodeleben direct bus connection from Magdeburg – in just 10 minutes with Line 603 from Magdeburg, Braunlager Str. to Hohendodeleben, Gewerbegebiet (industrial estate).
Vocational school in block teaching (1 week at school, 2 weeks in the company):
Berufsschulzentrum des Landkreises Stendal – Europaschule – in Stendal
If required, accommodation in a hall of residence is possible.
What you will learn:
- Insights into the entire corporate process from product development, through sales and purchasing to logistics
- Getting to know our products and structures as well as applying and improving existing processes
- Communication with suppliers, producers and customers from all over the world
- Organisation of transports and handling of all imports incl. customs duties
- Procurement of materials and merchandise
- Control and booking of incoming goods
- Support and advice of national and international customers by telephone or e-mail
- Participation and representation of the company at national and international trade fairs
- Developing special projects for the continuous development of the company
Your profile:
- At least an extended secondary school leaving certificate, technical secondary school, A-levels or equivalent
- Interest in business administration
- Good basic understanding of mathematics
- Communication skills, i.e. not shy in discussions with customers and suppliers
- Team spirit as well as independent and careful way of working
- PC skills and initial experience with MS Office and ERP systems are an advantage
- Good written and spoken English; other foreign languages would be an advantage
That’s what we offer you:
- A 3-year hands-on training with full involvement from the first day of training for maximum learning
- A competent and experienced team that will provide you with a broad and in-depth knowledge during your training
- Responsibility for your own projects – from planning to implementation
- Flat hierarchies and a family-like working atmosphere
- Modern and bright offices, free parking, motorway and good public transport connections (20min. to Magdeburg city centre)
- Individual development and further training opportunities
- Appropriate remuneration according to IHK and benefits for good performance
- Very good chances of being taken on after training
- Regular team events with guaranteed fun factor
- Water and various coffee specialities for free, free use
Are you interested and do you want to buy and sell “International Fashion created in Magdeburg”, to buy and distribute it? Then please send us your complete application documents with cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates with the subject “Apprenticeship in wholesale and foreign trade” by e-mail to:
