What’s in it for you?

"Inspire – Next Generation Retail“ is divided into two phases: the trainee phase (12-18 months) and the assistant phase (18-24 months).

During the programme, you will go through multiple stations in various dealerships throughout Germany and at Mercedes-Benz Sales Germany Headquarters in Berlin. In addition to day-to-day business, you can look forward to an individual action plan with exciting projects and challenges. Besides practical experience, your personal development will be supported with tailor-made training courses and networking modules. Of course, you will not have to do this on your own, but can rely on the support of your supervisors, project managers and your HR advisors – during regular feedback and development talks. In addition, you compare notes with others in a large network of trainees and alumni.

Trainee phase

On-the-job
Three to four assignments, including:
- two to three project tasks at various dealerships in Germany
- one project assignment at German sales headquarters in Berlin

Off-the-job
- regular feedback and development talks
- assignment in production operations in a German Mercedes-Benz plant
- networking events with management and other trainees
- participation in market launches, roadshows and events specific to the division

Assistant phase

On-the-job
- Position as assistant to a business area manager (e.g. senior management sales/after sales/HR) in one of our seven regions. You will take on initial management responsibility in a deputy function during this phase.

Off-the-job
- regular feedback and development talks
- management seminars
- participation in market launches, roadshows and events specific to the division
- networking events with management and other trainees