If you are a commercially minded business student with strong German and a flair for negotiation, this IAESTE internship in Austria offers real responsibility and a genuine career path. As a Transport Sales Manager at FERCAM Austria, you will take charge of your own route, negotiate with international partners, and grow your client portfolio, with a strong salary, a bonus system, and the possibility of permanent employment afterwards.
About the Internship
You will apply for an internship as a Transport Sales Manager at one of FERCAM's five locations in Austria: Kundl, Salzburg, Spittal an der Drau, St. Pölten, or Vienna. Depending on your profile and language skills, you will be assigned to the most suitable branch and position available; please note that candidates cannot choose the location of their internship.
Your Tasks
🧭 Command and control: take charge of your assigned route, serving as the primary contact for international partners, and ensure a smooth, efficient, and profitable flow of goods through strategic planning and operational execution
🤝 Negotiate and expand: lead negotiations with current partners and drive growth by expanding your own client portfolio
👥 Team support: play a crucial role in supporting your team, quickly resolving issues, and fostering a strong sense of teamwork and shared success
About FERCAM
FERCAM Austria is a dynamic leader in the European logistics industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. It offers a vibrant international work environment where employees can grow their careers while managing complex, cross-border transport operations. Since 2008, FERCAM Austria has grown rapidly to five branches across the country, in Kundl, Vienna, Spittal an der Drau, St. Pölten, and Salzburg.
Why FERCAM
🌍 A dynamic, young, international, and committed team
🧩 Autonomy, with a wide scope for action and decision-making
📈 Career growth, with the possibility of full-time employment after a successful internship
🎉 Team building through company events, courses, and department parties
Who Can Apply
This internship is for students in Economics, Business, Management, and Marketing who have completed at least two years of study.
🗣️ A great communicator, with previous experience in sales and customer service as a plus
🇦🇹 German at native level (C1, C2) and English (good, B1, B2)
🔄 Adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments and adjusting easily to changing circumstances
🚀 Proactive, eager to take initiative and committed to developing new skills
🧠 An analytical thinker, capable of critical thinking and informed decision-making
🤝 A team player who works well in team-oriented settings and embraces diversity
Because of the possibility of permanent employment afterwards, students close to finishing their studies or recently graduated are highly preferred.
Compensation
💶 A starting salary of €2,350 gross, with automatic participation in your department's bonus system after the training phase
🍽️ A lunch allowance of €8 net per working day
Recruitment Process
🧪 Personality and cognitive assessments: a personality test and one or two cognitive assessments
📞 An initial telephone call to get to know you better
👥 A team interview with members of the FERCAM team
📝 Offer and preparation: if selected, you will receive an offer and start preparing for your adventure in Austria
Work Details
📍 Location: one of five FERCAM branches in Austria (Kundl, Salzburg, Spittal an der Drau, St. Pölten, or Vienna); on-site office work
⏳ Duration: 104 to 105 weeks, within 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027 (the employer is continuously looking for interns, and accepted students can agree on dates even outside the official window, though the selection process is highly competitive)
🕖 Working hours: 38 per week, 7 per day
🏷️ Reference number: AT-2026-0002AT
Living and Lodging
🏠 Accommodation: student dormitory, with an estimated cost of around 550 EUR per month
💶 Estimated cost of living, including lodging: around 900 EUR per month
How to Apply
Applications are made through IAESTE. Apply via the official IAESTE listing, quoting the reference number AT-2026-0002AT. Students apply through their home country's IAESTE national committee. Note that nominations are shared with and evaluated by the employer even before the nomination deadline, so apply early.
👉 Apply here: https://iaeste.org/internships/at-2026-0002at/how-to-apply
Deadline
28 November 2026
Links
🔗 Internship and how to apply: https://iaeste.org/internships/at-2026-0002at/how-to-apply
