Working Student (m/f/d) Trade Management Latin America Asia
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At Hapag-Lloyd, the Working Student in Trade Management Latin America Asia is a part-time onsite role in Hamburg within the Pricing and Steering team. You’ll help shape pricing guidelines considering contribution margins, imbalances and ship system utilization, perform structured analyses of performance metrics, and support product optimization through cost and competitive assessments. The role also involves maintaining revenue catalogs, monthly space allocation profitability, monitoring pricing strategies, doing market research, and delivering analytical reports. Ideal candidates are pursuing maritime or business degrees, with hands-on shipping or logistics exposure a plus, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, fluent German and English, and a collaborative, proactive problem-solving mindset. Demonstrate reliability, time management, and a clear passion for shipping.
We are seeking a motivated Working Student to join our Trade Management Latin America Asia team in the Pricing and Steering department. In this role you will actively participate in developing pricing guidelines, considering contribution margins, imbalances and ship system utilization. Your analytical skills will be put to good use as you analyze performance metrics. Working collaboratively with the team, you will identify areas for product improvement through cost and competitive assessments and market observations.
- Assist in the development of pricing guidelines, incorporating contribution margins, imbalances and ship system utilization
- Conduct structured analyses of performance metrics for profit maximization
- Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities for product optimization, including cost and competitive evaluations and market observations
- Contribute to the maintenance of revenue catalogs
- Assist in the monthly allocation of ship spaces based on overall profitability
- Support the team in implementing pricing strategies and monitoring their effectiveness
- Conduct market research and gather competitive intelligence to inform pricing decisions
- Prepare and present analytical reports to the team, highlighting key findings and recommendations
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance of pricing-related databases
- Provide administrative support to the Pricing and Steering department as needed
- Currently pursuing a maritime related or business focused bachelors or masters program in fields such as business administration, logistics, transport economics or a comparable discipline
- Previous practical experience in the shipping, logistics or freight forwarding industry is an advantage
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with a structured and reliable approach
- Hands-on mentality and a proactive attitude towards problemsolving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint with a track record of delivering high-quality presentations and analyses
- Excellent communication skills in German and English both verbal and written
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with an eye for detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- A passion for the shipping industry and a desire to contribute to its growth and development