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Success Together – Your Place in Our Team!
At Potthoff, we offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and committed team that achieves great things together. Our employees are the key to our success – with their passion, knowledge, and motivation, they contribute every day to realizing our goals. Whether you bring your strengths to sales, logistics, customer service, or other areas, we offer numerous opportunities to grow and develop.
We support your skills and provide an environment that supports continuous learning and personal growth. Every team member plays an essential role in the success of Potthoff. Through collaboration, creativity, and mutual support, we are building a strong future together. Become part of our team and actively contribute to achieving even more together!
Job Openings
Join the Potthoff Team
Throughout our company’s history, Potthoff has developed a wide range of exciting careers and opportunities. Whether in sales, customer service, logistics and warehouse management, or digital marketing – the diverse career paths and expertise of our employees enrich our company and make us a strong partner in trade.
What unites us all is our shared goal:
TOGETHER FOR QUALITY AND SUCCESS.
Training as a Business Administrator in E-Commerce (m/f/d)
Location: 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Start Date: As soon as possible (August 1st / Year)
Company: Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG
About Us:
Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG is a leading wholesaler specializing in work and safety shoes, safety boots, workwear, as well as shoes, boots, and clothing for leisure and outdoor activities.
As an experienced wholesale distributor, we supply retailers, online stores, specialty shops, and the technical trade throughout Germany and neighboring European countries.
Do you want to help shape the digital world and love taking a behind-the-scenes look at online business? Then you are in the right place! As a well-established company in the field of shoes/boots, textiles, we offer you comprehensive training in the future-oriented field of eCommerce. Help us expand our online business and realize exciting projects!
Your Tasks:
- Assist in designing and maintaining our online offerings
- Manage online marketplaces and platforms (e.g., Amazon, Zalando, Otto Market)
- Support in planning and executing online marketing campaigns (SEO, SEA, Social Media)
- Analyze and optimize product placements and sales data
- Provide customer support and advice through digital channels
- Assist in creating product descriptions and images
- Support in logistics and payment processing
What You Bring:
- Secondary school diploma or (vocational) high school diploma
- Interest in online retail, marketing, and digital communication
- Technical understanding and affinity for digital trends
- Some experience with MS Office and/or eCommerce platforms is an advantage
- A creative and solution-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills, teamwork, and independent working style
What We Offer You:
- An exciting and varied training in a future-oriented profession
- Independent projects and direct involvement in daily operations
- A friendly, collegial team and an open company culture
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
- Regular training and development opportunities
- Good prospects for permanent employment after successful completion of the training
Interested?
We look forward to your application! Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) via email to michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de.
Contact:
Michael Gehling
Head of Sales & Distribution
Im Südfeld 102, 48308 Senden-Bösensell
michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de
+49 2536 80784 0
Training as a Business Administrator in Wholesale and Foreign Trade (m/f/d)
Location: 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Start date: As soon as possible (August 1st / year)
Company: Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG
About Us:
Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG is a leading wholesale shoe distributor specializing in work and safety shoes, safety boots, workwear, as well as shoes, boots, and apparel for leisure and outdoor activities.
As an experienced wholesaler, we supply retailers, online stores, specialty shops, and technical trade businesses in Germany and neighboring European countries.
Are you an organizational talent and interested in the processes of wholesale and international trade? Then you’re exactly right with us! We offer you comprehensive training as a wholesale and foreign trade specialist and teach you everything you need to know about international trade and customer supply. You will be involved in exciting projects and gain in-depth insights into the logistical and commercial processes of our company.
Your Tasks:
- Assist in the procurement and marketing of goods in international trade
- Manage and maintain orders and inventory
- Provide customer service and support to our national and international clients
- Assist in planning and implementing sales strategies
- Conduct market and competitive analyses
- Support in logistics, supplier management, and customs processing
- Contribute to the creation of sales documentation and sales reports
What You Bring:
- Secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife) or (specialized) high school diploma (Fachabitur)
- Interest in international trade processes and commercial activities
- Good understanding of numbers and interest in business management
- First experiences with MS Office and/or inventory management systems are a plus
- Team player with organizational skills and an independent work style
- Strong communication skills and confident demeanor
What We Offer:
- An exciting and hands-on training in a future-oriented profession
- Independent tasks and the opportunity to get directly involved in exciting projects
- A collegial work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
- Regular training and development opportunities
- Very good chances of being hired after successfully completing your training
- A motivated team and an open corporate culture
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application! Please send us your complete application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) via email to michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de.
Contact:
Michael Gehling
Head of Sales & Distribution
Im Südfeld 102, 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Email: michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de
Phone: +49 2536 80784 0
Training as a Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d)
Location: 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Start Date: As soon as possible (1st August / year)
Company: Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG
About Us:
Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG is a leading shoe wholesaler, specializing in work and safety shoes, safety boots, workwear, as well as shoes, boots, and clothing for leisure and outdoor activities.
As an experienced wholesaler, we supply retailers, online shops, specialty stores, and technical trade businesses in Germany and neighboring European countries.
Our logistics department is a central part of our company, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. We are looking for motivated apprentices to join our team and begin a comprehensive apprenticeship as a Warehouse Logistics Specialist (m/f/d) starting in 2025.
Your Tasks:
- Receiving, checking, and properly storing goods
- Picking and packaging goods for shipment
- Conducting inventory checks and regular stocktaking
- Contributing to the optimization of logistics processes
- Using modern IT systems for warehouse management
- Preparing goods for loading and shipment
What You Bring:
- A good secondary school diploma or intermediate school leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
- Interest in logistics processes and workflows
- Physical stamina and a meticulous work ethic
- Technical understanding and enjoyment of practical tasks
- Team spirit, reliability, and motivation
What We Offer:
- A hands-on and diverse apprenticeship
- Insight into all logistics areas of a modern company
- Support from experienced trainers and a collegial team
- Good prospects for permanent employment after successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Regular training and further education opportunities
- 30 days of vacation and attractive employee benefits
Your Future:
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Whether as a logistics specialist, team leader, or through further qualifications in warehouse and transport management – with us, you can develop your skills and start a long-term career.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, resume, certificates) via email to michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de.
Contact:
Michael Gehling
Head of Sales & Distribution
Im Südfeld 102, 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Email: michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de
Phone: +49 2536 80784 0
Warehouse Worker (m/f/d) – Full-Time, Part-Time, Minijob
Location: 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Start Date: As soon as possible
Company: Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG
About Us:
Arnold Potthoff GmbH & Co. KG is a leading shoe wholesaler specializing in work and safety shoes, safety boots, workwear, as well as shoes, boots, and clothing for leisure and outdoor activities.
As an experienced wholesaler, we supply retailers, online shops, specialty stores, and technical trade throughout Germany and neighboring European countries.
Our logistics department is a key part of our business, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. To strengthen our warehouse team, we are looking for a warehouse worker (m/f/d) to support our logistics processes and help ensure the safe and efficient storage and shipment of goods.
Your Responsibilities:
- Receiving, checking, and storing goods properly
- Picking and packing goods for shipment
- Inventory control and conducting regular stocktaking
- Responsible for proper loading and shipment preparation
- Assisting in optimizing warehouse processes and workflows
- Operating and maintaining warehouse equipment and material handling machines (e.g., forklift)
- Documenting goods movements and stock levels in modern IT systems
What You Bring:
- Completed vocational training or professional experience in warehouse management is a plus
- Interest in logistics processes and structured work
- Physical stamina and quick comprehension
- Technical understanding and experience with warehouse technology (e.g., forklift)
- Team player, reliability, and a careful working style
What We Offer:
- A responsible and varied role in a successful company
- A dedicated and friendly team to support you
- Regular training and development opportunities
- 30 days of vacation
Your Perspective:
By joining our warehouse team, you have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. With good performance and interest in new responsibilities, you can advance to higher positions in logistics and shape your long-term career with us.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete application (cover letter, resume, references) via email to michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de.
Contact:
Michael Gehling
Head of Sales & Distribution
Im Südfeld 102, 48308 Senden-Bösensell
Email: michael.gehling@potthoff-schuhe.de
Phone: +49 2536 80784 0