Working Student Automation & Navigation Sales Support

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.

To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.

We are now looking for a 

Working Student (m/f/d) – Automation & Navigation Sales Support

to join our team working for a better future on temporary contract for 12 month.

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg Germany.

What you will be doing 

You will support in the area of Sales Department of Wärtsilä ANCS (Automation, Navigation and Control Systems) based in our Headquarter in Hamburg and you will be reporting to the Areas Sales Manager Central Europe & Nordics.

As Working Student your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• You will take over administrative office tasks.
• You support and ensure that reports and (internal) news related to Sales and Markets within ANCS are prepared and will be communicated in time.
• You will support the upcoming market expansion of ANCS in all sales-related aspects like Sales data reporting and analysis including the use of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.
• You will work on supporting the Sales organization in processes, reports and sharing news (Target Setting, Achievement Reviews, Sales Campaigns, and more).

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

• You are based in Hamburg and enrolled as a full-time student at a German university/university of applied sciences.
• You have experience or degree in office administration      
• You speak fluent German and English.
• You have a minimum of 15 hours per week, ideally 20 hours per week, to spend in this role. During the semester break, you can work more, of course.
• You want to learn more about Sales in a global B2B environment.
• Most important is the right attitude and passion: You have an open personality, you can learn quickly, you dare to take over responsibility and jump into cold water, you are a people person and enjoy working with different stake holders.
• You are reliable, you focus on results and deliver as promised. You are structured and analytical.

Why you and us? 

From day one, you will be a highly appreciated team member with your own responsibilities but always working hand in hand with experienced Sales Managers who will support you.

• You will learn a lot about Sales Management in a global environment and will be part of a very interesting phase of our company's journey (the upcoming market expansion).
• A very good compensation for your work - and additionally, a great team and a very inspiring international work environment.
• State of the art office environment based in central location in Hamburg Bahrenfeld.
• Due to the nature of your role, we will meet in the office a lot, but you also have a lot of flexibility to decide what work environment is best for your upcoming tasks - we combine the best of both worlds and work in a hybrid model (on-site/mobile).

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Franc Polte, Areas Sales Manager Central Europe & Nordics, through email franc.polte@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 15/02/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.