Make the world your workplace
ESS-FOOD is a world leading trading company in the meat and food market. And if you're motivated and ready to learn, you are more than welcome to join us on our journey. Sign up for our two-year ESS-FOOD International Trainee Programme (EFIT) and make the world your workplace.
From trainee to specialist
ESS-FOOD have turned trainees into specialists for more than 20 years - and some of our first trainees are still with us today. We know our business, perhaps like no other, and we know how to pass on our expertise to young and ambitious candidates - and do so in two specialised tracks for you to choose from.
The Shipping Trainee track
You choose The Shipping Trainee track if you love to get things moving - with good planning and creative problem-solving. Your main task is how to get products fast and safely from A to B, in collaboration with and supported by experienced colleagues from all over the world.
This track will take you through all the relevant areas of the shipping business in just two years. However, it is mandatory that you also follow the Business School's Shipping and Freight Forwarding track in combination with the EFIT-Programme.
The Sales Trainee track
You choose The Sales Trainee track if you simply love to make a great deal. Within short time, you'll be responsible for a specific market in the world and will help our business to succeed and grow here. In short, this track is all about buying and selling and will enable you to succeed in the trading industry.
As a Sales Trainee, you will follow the EFIT-Programme with an extra focus on, and education in, sales.
A buddy, a supervisor and a boss - experienced colleagues dedicated to your development
Your success is our goal. We aim to develop the best trainees in the industry - and we are fully aware that it requires our full attention in terms of supporting and guiding you.
Therefore, three experienced colleagues will be assigned to help you grow. You will not only get a manager, taking overall responsibility for your development, you will also have a supervisor to guide you in your day-to-day projects. And last, but not least, there's also a designated buddy who will look after you and help you getting to know people at your new workplace. In this way, the programme offers both a safe learning environment and high ambitions - so you'll develop quickly and receive more and more responsibility.
During the programme, you will also attend regular trainings, seminars and workshops with your fellow trainees and improve your abilities within areas like teamwork, communication, negotiation, logistics and business acumen.
"You get all the experience you need to take on the challenges that the modern trading industry poses. One moment I am talking to a customer in Vietnam, the next I am closing an order with a supplier in the EU." - says Sebastian Myrthue, previous Sales Trainee
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We open for new applicants soon
We are opening up for applications to our EFIT 2025 team in January 2025 with start-up September 2025.
International business trips and working abroad
Barcelona, Buenas Aires, Shanghai and Dubai. These are just some of the global hot spots where our offices are located. So, having a normal day at the office means you will get in touch with colleagues, partners, customers and suppliers from all over the globe. In this way, you will gain all kinds of perspectives and insights from the international trading industry - and the world in general.
But of course, you don't just sit in the office. You will take international business trips and get a special opportunity to experience different cultures and international ways of doing business. Furthermore, our sales trainees will also get to live and work abroad in one of our international offices.
At ESS-FOOD, the world is your workplace.
Two years, four modules
Read more about the EFIT modules and timeline:
We might have a job for you...
After finalising your traineeship, there's a good chance we can offer you a permanent job. We're a dynamic and growing business who would be happy to have you onboard - and that's why we invest two years in your development and provide you with all the tools and insights you need to succeed in your career.
Join a young and ambitious team of trainees
You will never walk alone as an ESS-FOOD trainee. You will join a group of young trainees like yourself and you will support, help and challenge each other during the entire programme. You will go through the same process and work hard to learn many of the same things - but there will also be plenty of opportunity to socialise and have a good time together.
What do you bring to the table?
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You have passed an admissions-granting education like EUX Business, HHX or EUS. Or maybe you have a bachelor's degree (or are about to finish your degree).
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Relevant work experience from leisure work is appreciated.
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You have excellent Danish and English skills, and if you speak a 3rd language it will be an advantage.
It is also important that you
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are business-minded and have an international and enthusiastic mindset.
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have a can-do attitude and a drive towards results.
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have excellent stakeholder management skills and understand that by working together and utilising core strengths across departments and teams, we can strengthen the way we meet customer and supplier needs.