Industrial Business Management Apprentice
About the job
- At least a Realschulabschluss plus one year of BFS Wirtschaft.
- Good performance in German, mathematics, and business-related subjects.
- Interest in business relationships and processes.
- Organizational ability and strong communication skills.
- Creativity, team spirit, and reliability.
- Compare offers, place orders, and communicate with suppliers in purchasing.
- Understand material flow and support processes in goods receipt, warehousing, and shipping.
- Provide customer service and communicate with customers.
- Support production processes and planning in production control.
- Work on communication, brand presentation, and projects in marketing.
- Work with figures, costs, and processes in accounting.
- Support human-resources processes, organization, and administration.
- Participate actively in real projects while rotating through the central commercial departments.
- Foreign-language skills are advantageous.
About the company
PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bergheim, Austria
Founded
1932
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What believers are saying
- Training spans technical and leadership skills: PALFINGER lists mentoring, international learning tracks and a central learning platform.
- Advancement starts with internships: PALFINGER describes a Brazilian IT intern progressing to SAP module supervisor.
- Apprenticeships lead beyond entry roles: PALFINGER says many apprentices move into specialist or leadership positions.
What critics are saying
- Customer delays affect demand: PALFINGER's July 2026 report linked first-half results to postponed investments and volatile markets.
- Cost plans include structural changes: PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 through automation and restructuring.
- US tariffs pressure regional business: PALFINGER's April 2026 report linked them to weaker North American demand and profitability.
What makes PALFINGER unique
- Service has international reach: PALFINGER reports over 5,000 sales and service locations across more than 130 countries.
- Marine products extend beyond road equipment: PALFINGER sells boats, launching equipment and deck machinery alongside land-based lifting equipment.
- Production connects with local support: PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites plus sales, installation and service hubs.
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