From Vienna to Salzburg and beyond: Ready to launch your international career?
Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree? Dreaming of a global career in Sales, Finance, IT & Digitalization, or HR? With 29 countries, 18 months, and 30 opportunities, Porsche Holding's International Trainee Program is your gateway to an exciting and rewarding future.
During this program, you’ll have the opportunity to explore diverse business areas such as wholesale, retail, financial services, and IT. You will lead projects independently, building your expertise along the way. Additionally, the program unlocks the potential for a permanent position, either in Austria or abroad, paving the way for a future career in a specialist or management role.
Ready to take the wheel? Apply now and kickstart your international career with us.
Duration: 18 months
38.5 hours/week
3 stations
What to expect from the Trainee Program
All over
Choose your focus area – Sales, Finance, IT & Digitalization, or HR – and experience 3 unique rotations across different departments over 18 months.
Professional growth
Benefit from training modules, mentorship, and coaching to enhance your professional and personal skills.
Competitive compensation
Start with an annual gross salary of €44.800 if you have a bachelor’s degree or €46.200 for a master’s graduate, along with a range of benefits and perks.
Exciting projects
From day one, take on responsible roles in real-world projects, gaining insight into Porsche Holding’s structures and strategies.
Global opportunities
Want an international experience? Spend six months in one of 29 countries, gaining invaluable cultural and professional insights.
Great prospects
Many of our trainees aim for a permanent position in Austria or abroad after their training, with the perspective of moving into a specialist or leadership role.
Job search: Find your dream job
Start your career at Porsche Holding in Vienna or Salzburg and help us shape the future of mobility. Apply now for our International Trainee Program and show us your drive.
Start your career in one of the following areas
Do you hold a bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, economics, finance, business informatics, business law, or human resource management? Depending on your field of study, we offer tailored opportunities for you. Expand your theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and accelerate your career growth as you apply your skills in a dynamic environment.
Sales
If customer interaction and growth strategies excite you, Sales offers the chance to work with partners and build brands across 29 countries.
Finance
For those passionate about numbers, learn how to manage budgets, analyze risks, and lay the financial foundation for Porsche Holding’s future.
IT & Digitalization
Shape the future of mobility through innovative digital solutions and support Porsche Holding’s digital transformation.
Human Resources
Attract, develop, and retain top talent. From recruitment to personnel development, make an impact by building strong teams for tomorrow.
Your core drive
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Less than 2 years of professional experience
- Fluent in German and English
Your extra drive
- Passion for mobility and digitalization
- Readiness for international mobility
- High levels of commitment and initiative
Top benefits for trainees
With us, you can look forward to not only exciting tasks and valuable professional experience but so much more: enjoy numerous benefits, from discounts and offers to networking events
Health
With us, you can rely on a company doctor. They carry out preventive examinations, health checks, and vaccination campaigns. You can also attend numerous workshops such as back training or relax with massages.
Sport
Choose from many sports and exercise offers: Become part of our sports groups for football, running, beach volleyball, and skiing, and look forward to tournaments and races. You can also relax with yoga or go full throttle with Functional Core.
Company restaurant & Meal subsidies
At the Porschehof in Salzburg, our company restaurant serves four freshly prepared menus daily, with options to suit everyone, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. Excellent coffee and a variety of snacks are also available at our in-house café. Additionally, we offer generous meal subsidies at many other locations across Austria.
Perks
As a valued member of the Porsche Holding team, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits for your car – from financing and maintenance to repairs and accessories, all at special rates. Beyond that, you’ll have access to discounts on fashion, travel, and a variety of leisure activities.
Environmentally friendly mobility
Caring for the environment is part of our ethos. We support sustainable transportation by offering subsidies for climate tickets and bike leasing, helping you seamlessly combine green mobility options like cycling and public transport to reach your destination.
Work-life-balance
At Porsche Holding, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal life. That’s why we offer flexible flexitime arrangements and, where possible, home office options. Our teams work together to accommodate short-term needs or vacation plans thoughtfully and collaboratively.
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Family-friendly
It’s important to us to support families in the best possible way. An important pillar is our in-house kindergarten at our headquarters in Salzburg. During the summer holidays, we also offer holiday care at the Porsche Kids Club in Salzburg.
Success stories: Trainee graduates
Many of our employees started their careers at Porsche Holding with a traineeship. Are you ready to write your own success story?
The trainee program provided me with a fast track to understanding sales and international business. This path led me to Bulgaria, where I managed three Porsche Holding companies for several years. Today, I serve as Managing Director of MOON Power GmbH and MOON Power Deutschland GmbH, actively shaping the future of mobility. Our brands are extraordinary—everything we do today is aimed at creating a better tomorrow, and it’s exciting to have been part of this journey from the start.
My highlight: The recognition given to trainees at Porsche Holding—you truly feel that future leaders are being nurtured here.
My tip: Give it your all, build your network, seize opportunities, and practice patience! The rest will fall into place—talent never goes unnoticed.
Markus Tatzer
Managing Director @MOON Power GmbH und MOON Power Deutschland GmbH
Trainee graduation 2013 Focus Sales
The trainee program provided me with a fast track to understanding sales and international business. This path led me to Bulgaria, where I managed three Porsche Holding companies for several years. Today, I serve as Managing Director of MOON Power GmbH and MOON Power Deutschland GmbH, actively shaping the future of mobility. Our brands are extraordinary—everything we do today is aimed at creating a better tomorrow, and it’s exciting to have been part of this journey from the start.
My highlight: The recognition given to trainees at Porsche Holding—you truly feel that future leaders are being nurtured here.
My tip: Give it your all, build your network, seize opportunities, and practice patience! The rest will fall into place—talent never goes unnoticed.
The trainee program gives you the chance to explore various areas of the company and discover your strengths. The career opportunities are diverse, and the joint training sessions with fellow trainees are a lot of fun. Now, as a controller, I’m inspired daily by the strong teamwork as we collaborate to advance international finance projects in retail, including the standardization and digitalization of numerous reports.
My highlight: My time abroad in Chile, where I had the chance to experience a completely different working and living culture.
My tip: Build as many connections as you can within the company during your apprenticeship—it will pay off!
Laura Schaefer
Controller with Project Function @Porsche Inter Auto
Trainee graduation 2023 Focus Finance
The trainee program gives you the chance to explore various areas of the company and discover your strengths. The career opportunities are diverse, and the joint training sessions with fellow trainees are a lot of fun. Now, as a controller, I’m inspired daily by the strong teamwork as we collaborate to advance international finance projects in retail, including the standardization and digitalization of numerous reports.
My highlight: My time abroad in Chile, where I had the chance to experience a completely different working and living culture.
My tip: Build as many connections as you can within the company during your apprenticeship—it will pay off!
“Got the drive?”—our slogan perfectly captures what matters most at Porsche Holding. Through my various roles, I’ve gained valuable insights into the automotive trade, deepened my industry knowledge, and built a strong network. Now, as a Product Manager for Digital Sales Systems at Porsche Bank, I experience the Porsche spirit and sense of camaraderie every day.
My highlight: The trainee program modules, team-building sessions, and especially the final project, which we even had the opportunity to present to senior management.
My tip: Embrace new challenges and foster team spirit. When colleagues work together without competition or blame, anything is possible!
Jobin Khabbaz
Product Manager Digital Sales Systems @Porsche Bank
Trainee graduation 2018 Focus Sales
“Got the drive?”—our slogan perfectly captures what matters most at Porsche Holding. Through my various roles, I’ve gained valuable insights into the automotive trade, deepened my industry knowledge, and built a strong network. Now, as a Product Manager for Digital Sales Systems at Porsche Bank, I experience the Porsche spirit and sense of camaraderie every day.
My highlight: The trainee program modules, team-building sessions, and especially the final project, which we even had the opportunity to present to senior management.
My tip: Embrace new challenges and foster team spirit. When colleagues work together without competition or blame, anything is possible!
During the three stages of my traineeship, I gained extensive knowledge about my field and honed my leadership skills. Today, as Country Manager, I serve as the bridge between the Executive Board and the managing directors of Porsche Bank’s international subsidiaries. What drives me daily is knowing that our work contributes real value—both to the headquarters in Salzburg and to foreign companies, particularly through cross-group projects.
My highlight: My international assignment at Porsche Inter Auto in Warsaw, where I quickly gained valuable insights into the retail sector and the experience of living and working in Poland.
My tip: Make the most of every stage of your traineeship to discover your passions and strengths and determine which area you’d like to explore further.
Tatiana Streit
International Country Management @Porsche Bank
Trainee graduation 2020 Focus Sales
During the three stages of my traineeship, I gained extensive knowledge about my field and honed my leadership skills. Today, as Country Manager, I serve as the bridge between the Executive Board and the managing directors of Porsche Bank’s international subsidiaries. What drives me daily is knowing that our work contributes real value—both to the headquarters in Salzburg and to foreign companies, particularly through cross-group projects.
My highlight: My international assignment at Porsche Inter Auto in Warsaw, where I quickly gained valuable insights into the retail sector and the experience of living and working in Poland.
My tip: Make the most of every stage of your traineeship to discover your passions and strengths and determine which area you’d like to explore further.
The trainee program provided me with a fast track to understanding sales and international business. This path led me to Bulgaria, where I managed three Porsche Holding companies for several years. Today, I serve as Managing Director of MOON Power GmbH and MOON Power Deutschland GmbH, actively shaping the future of mobility. Our brands are extraordinary—everything we do today is aimed at creating a better tomorrow, and it’s exciting to have been part of this journey from the start.
My highlight: The recognition given to trainees at Porsche Holding—you truly feel that future leaders are being nurtured here.
My tip: Give it your all, build your network, seize opportunities, and practice patience! The rest will fall into place—talent never goes unnoticed.
Markus Tatzer
Managing Director @MOON Power GmbH und MOON Power Deutschland GmbH
Trainee graduation 2013 Focus Sales
The trainee program provided me with a fast track to understanding sales and international business. This path led me to Bulgaria, where I managed three Porsche Holding companies for several years. Today, I serve as Managing Director of MOON Power GmbH and MOON Power Deutschland GmbH, actively shaping the future of mobility. Our brands are extraordinary—everything we do today is aimed at creating a better tomorrow, and it’s exciting to have been part of this journey from the start.
My highlight: The recognition given to trainees at Porsche Holding—you truly feel that future leaders are being nurtured here.
My tip: Give it your all, build your network, seize opportunities, and practice patience! The rest will fall into place—talent never goes unnoticed.
The trainee program gives you the chance to explore various areas of the company and discover your strengths. The career opportunities are diverse, and the joint training sessions with fellow trainees are a lot of fun. Now, as a controller, I’m inspired daily by the strong teamwork as we collaborate to advance international finance projects in retail, including the standardization and digitalization of numerous reports.
My highlight: My time abroad in Chile, where I had the chance to experience a completely different working and living culture.
My tip: Build as many connections as you can within the company during your apprenticeship—it will pay off!
Laura Schaefer
Controller with Project Function @Porsche Inter Auto
Trainee graduation 2023 Focus Finance
The trainee program gives you the chance to explore various areas of the company and discover your strengths. The career opportunities are diverse, and the joint training sessions with fellow trainees are a lot of fun. Now, as a controller, I’m inspired daily by the strong teamwork as we collaborate to advance international finance projects in retail, including the standardization and digitalization of numerous reports.
My highlight: My time abroad in Chile, where I had the chance to experience a completely different working and living culture.
My tip: Build as many connections as you can within the company during your apprenticeship—it will pay off!
“Got the drive?”—our slogan perfectly captures what matters most at Porsche Holding. Through my various roles, I’ve gained valuable insights into the automotive trade, deepened my industry knowledge, and built a strong network. Now, as a Product Manager for Digital Sales Systems at Porsche Bank, I experience the Porsche spirit and sense of camaraderie every day.
My highlight: The trainee program modules, team-building sessions, and especially the final project, which we even had the opportunity to present to senior management.
My tip: Embrace new challenges and foster team spirit. When colleagues work together without competition or blame, anything is possible!
Jobin Khabbaz
Product Manager Digital Sales Systems @Porsche Bank
Trainee graduation 2018 Focus Sales
“Got the drive?”—our slogan perfectly captures what matters most at Porsche Holding. Through my various roles, I’ve gained valuable insights into the automotive trade, deepened my industry knowledge, and built a strong network. Now, as a Product Manager for Digital Sales Systems at Porsche Bank, I experience the Porsche spirit and sense of camaraderie every day.
My highlight: The trainee program modules, team-building sessions, and especially the final project, which we even had the opportunity to present to senior management.
My tip: Embrace new challenges and foster team spirit. When colleagues work together without competition or blame, anything is possible!
During the three stages of my traineeship, I gained extensive knowledge about my field and honed my leadership skills. Today, as Country Manager, I serve as the bridge between the Executive Board and the managing directors of Porsche Bank’s international subsidiaries. What drives me daily is knowing that our work contributes real value—both to the headquarters in Salzburg and to foreign companies, particularly through cross-group projects.
My highlight: My international assignment at Porsche Inter Auto in Warsaw, where I quickly gained valuable insights into the retail sector and the experience of living and working in Poland.
My tip: Make the most of every stage of your traineeship to discover your passions and strengths and determine which area you’d like to explore further.
Tatiana Streit
International Country Management @Porsche Bank
Trainee graduation 2020 Focus Sales
During the three stages of my traineeship, I gained extensive knowledge about my field and honed my leadership skills. Today, as Country Manager, I serve as the bridge between the Executive Board and the managing directors of Porsche Bank’s international subsidiaries. What drives me daily is knowing that our work contributes real value—both to the headquarters in Salzburg and to foreign companies, particularly through cross-group projects.
My highlight: My international assignment at Porsche Inter Auto in Warsaw, where I quickly gained valuable insights into the retail sector and the experience of living and working in Poland.
My tip: Make the most of every stage of your traineeship to discover your passions and strengths and determine which area you’d like to explore further.
Our core competence: automotive distribution worldwide
Our business divisions
Would you like to contribute to our vision of “Shaping mobility for a better future”? With us, many business areas are open to you in which you can get involved. Just decide which area suits you best, along with your qualities and qualifications.
As an importer, we distribute the Volkswagen Group brands in Austria, Southeastern Europe, as well as in Colombia, Chile, Malaysia, and Singapore. Important pillars are the wholesale and fleet customer business, aftersales, and spare parts sales.
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As a retailer, Porsche Holding represents the brands of the Volkswagen Group with 152 locations in Austria and over 360 locations in Europe and Asia. From Salzburg to worldwide, we ensure that people find the right mobility solution for their life situations.
With Porsche Bank, we offer everything related to automobiles from a single source: all forms of financing, mobility services, as well as maintenance, and fleet management. The customer benefit: smooth processing at the dealership.
With Porsche Informatik, we ensure that importers, retailers, and customers of Porsche Holding rely on tailor-made IT systems. Millions of users benefit from our 180 IT solutions in 34 countries on four continents every day.
As an importer, we distribute the Volkswagen Group brands in Austria, Southeastern Europe, as well as in Colombia, Chile, Malaysia, and Singapore. Important pillars are the wholesale and fleet customer business, aftersales, and spare parts sales.
As a retailer, Porsche Holding represents the brands of the Volkswagen Group with 152 locations in Austria and over 360 locations in Europe and Asia. From Salzburg to worldwide, we ensure that people find the right mobility solution for their life situations.
With Porsche Bank, we offer everything related to automobiles from a single source: all forms of financing, mobility services, as well as maintenance, and fleet management. The customer benefit: smooth processing at the dealership.
With Porsche Informatik, we ensure that importers, retailers, and customers of Porsche Holding rely on tailor-made IT systems. Millions of users benefit from our 180 IT solutions in 34 countries on four continents every day.
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Our brands – No. 1 in Europe
Porsche Holding Salzburg is Europe’s largest and most successful automotive distributor. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, we focus on the Group brands Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ducati and Porsche.
Events: Ready to meet us?
Would you like to meet us in person and learn more about the trainee program? Visit us at upcoming events, where we’re excited to share insights and answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how you can take the next step in your career journey with us!