Management Trainee, Counter Balanced

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At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

Kalmar's Counter Balanced (CB) Division is looking for a driven and talentedManagement Traineeto join our team. This isn't just a learning opportunity - it's a front-row seat to the operations of a global leader dedicated to pioneering electric equipment, driver assistance, and autonomous functions. Based in Ljungby, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model, you will work alongside industry experts to take on projects that matter and contribute to the next generation of sustainable cargo handling.

This role offers a great opportunity to gain deep operational experience at a global company, providing a platform for growth that aligns with your studies and career interests.

As part of this one-year program, you will rotate through four different departments and spend three months abroad learning from our global teams, with the specific timeline and project focuses to be mutually agreed upon with your manager.

What are your key responsibilities:

• Drive Multi-Departmental Excellence: Complete four targeted rotations to grasp the full breadth of our division's operational ecosystem and business strategy.
• Deliver Strategic Innovation: Partner with industry pioneers on hands-on projects that directly influence our decarbonization roadmap and autonomous product development.
• Expand International Horizons: Broaden your professional scope through a three-month global assignment, learning first-hand how we deliver world-class solutions across different markets.

What we offer you:

"If you take the initiative, leaders are there to support your next step. The opportunity is real."

At Kalmar, we provide opportunities to grow your career in a global environment, offering extensive professional development. As part of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real projects from day one, and successful trainees can explore long-term career paths within the company.

• Global Opportunities: Kalmar operates in over 120 countries. During your three-month international assignment, you'll work with diverse teams and build connections around the world.
• Career Growth & Development: Our culture promotes continuous learning, offering internal transfers, job rotations, and involvement in global projects. Our leadership development program focuses on individual growth and building Lean leadership skills, supporting you in becoming the best version of yourself.
• Meaningful Impact: We offer a place where you can make a real impact through your work, contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions for the future. As a proud member of the UN Global Compact initiative, we are committed to ethical business practices.
• Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance: We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model that balances your personal needs and those of your team. Healthcare, insurance, and various discount benefits through Benify are also included.

What you bring to the role:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Early Experience & Initiative: Previous internships or early career experience demonstrating curiosity and effectiveness in business development, preferably in industrial or tech sectors.
• Proactive & Learning Mindset: A passion for taking on challenges and a drive for continuous self-development to make a positive impact from day one.
• Analytical & Technical Skills: A data-driven approach and a structured working style, with familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Passion for Innovation: A genuine obsession with technology, sustainability, and developing the next generation of customer-focused solutions.
• Communication & Networking: Fluency in English (written and spoken) with the confidence to build strong networks and collaborate effectively across a global organization.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!

If you're ready to kick-start your career in Kalmar, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role by 9th of March, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early for full consideration.

The Trainee Program is scheduled to start in the autumn of 2026.

About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com