Trainee in Sales - Products and Business Development Hydrogen (f/m/d)

Our New Commodity Development team is looking for YOU! You will be part of our team for hydrogen and climate-friendly ammonia, supporting the energy transition and the transformation of our company towards climate-friendly solutions. You will develop products for our customers and act as an interface between sales managers and the procurement of green raw materials.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in diverse teams with great working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply, and pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Gaining a deep understanding of Uniper’s business, its value drivers, and the business environment, rotating flexibly upon the individual career development path
• Learning from and collaborating with experts from various fields, contributing ideas, and working on own projects with various stakeholders
• Identification and development of new business opportunities in the hydrogen energy market, including potential customers and strategic partners
• The coordination and active participation in the creation of H2 business contracts and letters of intent
• Support the development of new product features based on market feedback and optimization of business cases for hydrogen with input from various teams (e.g., technical, market-related, legal, approval-related, regulatory)
• Assistance in advising potential customers, getting feedback on our solutions, and training and presentations on our products, both internally and externally

Your profile

• Successfully completed studies in business administration or economics, engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable disciplines
• Ideally first practical experience gained through internships and/or working student activities in the conceptual development of new business ideas
• Curiosity and openness to working in an international environment
• Intercultural experience is crucial; experience abroad is a plus
• Sense of responsibility, proactivity, and advanced interpersonal communication skills, as well as a drive for continuous improvement with a hands-on mentality
• Enthusiasm for the development of new green products, sales strategies, and/or business development
• Fluency in German and English is required; additional languages are an advantage

Your benefits

During your 18- or 24-month traineeship at Uniper, you will get to know various divisions and gain valuable experience for your future. In addition to some predefined stations, you can flexibly combine other departments that you would like to pass through and work in an international environment with team members from over 80 countries. In coordination with your team and the requirements of your tasks, you can choose how, when, and where you want to work. Based in Germany, the program gives you a deep insight into our day-to-day business and helps you explore your personal strengths. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your interpersonal and teamwork skills. Individual mentoring and a buddy from day one will ensure you have the best possible foundation for the next step in your career at Uniper. We are fortunate that, on average, more than 95% of all trainees remain with our team after their program and take on an appropriate follow-up position.

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Ergonomic and modern workplace equipment for your place to work (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: family service
• 30 days of vacation per year

Learning & Development:

• Individual personal/professional development
• Mentoring
• Buddy program
• International experience

Networking:

• Large international and diverse trainee community
• Career network & events
• Initiatives for social commitment

Health offerings:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Free employee gym at the Düsseldorf location

Mobility:

• Free parking at our location in Düsseldorf
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Finance and Company pension:

• Group accident insurance
• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity, or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.