Stefan – dangerous goods safety advisor with wide range of experience

"I'm the dangerous goods safety advisor at DB Cargo BTT. As we mainly transport dangerous goods, it's important that we know the relevant national and international legal requirements inside out and implement them accordingly. My role at DB Cargo BTT is to accompany these processes and support the entire company.

Our dangerous goods transports must be precisely coordinated with all those involved, both internally with colleagues from sales, equipment and operations, and externally with customers, partners, suppliers and the Group companies.

I've been at DB Cargo BTT since 2018. Before that, I gathered years of experience working in all sorts of different areas as a management assistant for freight forwarding and logistics. I became a qualified dangerous goods safety advisor in 2011.

What I like about my job is that every day is different. The tasks are varied and challenging, and I'm constantly in dialogue with internal and external counterparts right across the hierarchy. Of course, I also make regular site visits to various locations."

Claudia and Manuel – with shared leadership to joint success

„As a team we lead one of the sales and operations centres in the chemicals division at DB Cargo BTT. We design rail logistics solutions tailored to our customers.

With our manager and HR we came up with the idea to implement a shared leadership model in order to find the optimal solution to balance our professional and personal lives. On one hand, Manuel can take the next career step while working part-time, and for Claudia, it offers the opportunity to have more time for the older generation of her family. It's a great chance for both of us to continue our individual development.

Together, we make a great team and have already celebrated our first successes. We share many similarities, such as our working style and our concept of leadership. As a result, we highly value each other's opinions and enjoy having a sparring partner. We benefit from each other's professional experience and complement each other. Needless to say, that we make all important decisions together and regularly coordinate with one another.

We particularly appreciate the flexibility and task distribution in our new role. With our part-time model, we ensure that our workdays overlap in the middle of the week, allowing us to utilize that time for coordination. Through shared leadership, our employees have two contact persons at the same time. Not only does this have a positive impact on our team, but it also allows us to dedicate more time to delve deeper into specific topics. Our shared leadership is a win-win for everyone involved!“

Kai – head of sales & operations centre, from controlling to sales

"As a sales & operations centre, my team and I are the first point of contact for our customers. Together with our customers, we develop new transportation concepts that meet their needs and conduct the contract negotiations. When implementing new solutions, we work closely with those involved on the customer side and, of course, with the internal units within production, equipment and product management.

I started my career with a dual studies programme in sales controlling at DB Cargo, which I really enjoyed, and later switched to DB Cargo BTT. Despite my affinity for numbers, I wanted to be more involved in the operational side of the business and transferred to product management as a project manager. Later, I took over as department manager for container transport. My experience in controlling helped me a lot here.

What I like at DB Cargo BTT is that I can discover new interests, integrate them into my day-to-day work and constantly progress. With my employer's support, I was able to complete my Master's degree alongside my job. This taught me new ways of thinking and working. I'm very happy to be part of an environment where change is always welcome and where we push new ideas forward as a team."

Theresa – team leader controlling, first job in a leadership position

„I am head of the Controlling team at DB Cargo BTT and, together with my team, I am responsible for all topics related to sales controlling, planning, monthly closing and reporting.

I started at DB Cargo BTT as a career change. Before that, I already gained several years of experience in controlling whilst working in other sectors and companies. The job at DB Cargo BTT allows me to take on management responsibility at an early stage  that's a great opportunity! Now I lead a great team and get to contribute my expertise. My employer, my superiors as well as my colleagues support and encourage me in my management position. 

I particularly like my heterogeneous working environment and the collaboration within the entire DB group. It is important to me that my team and I continue to develop together. We foster an open culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and we celebrate our successes together, even after work in our free time.“

Natalie – senior transport manager, specialises in damaged wagon management

"I work as a senior transport manager in the Operations department, where I'm responsible for the management of damaged tank wagons. In this role, I act as an interface between Equipment and Transport Management. Damaged wagon management is one of the logistics services we offer both for our leased tank wagon fleet and for our customers' equipment. 

I completed my training as a management assistant for freight forwarding and logistics services at DB Cargo BTT. I then went into Equipment Management before moving to Transport Management a few years later. In my current role with responsibility for damaged wagon management, I can perfectly combine my expertise from both areas and provide my counterparts from both teams with the necessary information.

I like the fact that my job is varied and that I always have to act quickly and find solutions. I have good development opportunities here and can keep expanding my knowledge. Even when we were working from home, we collaborated brilliantly as a team."

Daniel – head of sales & operations centre, from apprentice to manager

"In the sales & operations center mineral oil, we look after major international customers from the mineral oil industry. My team and I are responsible for sales revenues and implementing strategic targets. This also includes developing new logistics concepts, handling freight enquiries and, of course, marketing our products. A new addition for me is personnel responsibility. Alongside the administrative tasks, it is particularly important for me to support and motivate my team with my professional know-how.

I started at DB Cargo BTT as an apprentice for freight forwarding and logistics services and subsequently completed a Bachelor's degree which was integrated with my job. My employer supported me immensely in this process. Before I then became a team leader, I was a senior consultant for two years. The professional experience I gained over the years at DB Cargo BTT prepared me very well for my current job. For example, I was able to take part in a mentoring programme and exchange ideas and network with an experienced manager from DB Cargo on a weekly basis.

My job is highly varied – no two days are the same and I enjoy being able to react proactively to new developments. With my new position as team leader came many new tasks and also challenges. I am proud of my career path so far and I am happy that the change from colleague to leader has been very well received within my team. With my new position, I feel that I can now make even more of a difference in the company."

Claus-Peter – senior process manager, joined as a working student

"I'm a senior process manager in the IT and Process Management department, where I'm responsible for requirement and project management. Our focus is on developing software and interfaces for our transport services. We use these applications to improve communications with our customers and make our internal processes a little bit better with every day that passes.

I find my responsibilities extremely varied. We have new challenges every day and it never gets boring. In a fast-moving, agile environment, we need to enjoy change and have a certain amount of stamina. 

I started at DB Cargo BTT as a working student, initially in a completely different department, then in IT and Process Management. I was able to progress quickly – to trainee, process manager and then senior manager."

Silvio – account manager and part-time student

"I work as an account manager in the chemicals unit, where I look after key accounts from the initial enquiry right through to invoicing. This involves developing new transport concepts, preparing offers and advising my customers on all aspects of their transports. Of course, I also work closely with my colleagues at DB Cargo BTT and DB Cargo. 

I started as a junior with DB Cargo BTT a few years ago after qualifying from a vocational training programme in business. With the help of my new employer, I then successfully completed my Chamber of Commerce and Industry programme in business administration alongside my job.

What I like about my role is that there are always new tasks and it's a flexible place to work. I'm also proud that I've been able to grow my customer relationships so well. The company gives me plenty of freedom and my managers trust me. And thanks to flexible arrangements on working hours and location, I can shape my work-life balance to give me time for my hobbies."

Rebecca – accountant, joined as a trainee

"I was always good at numbers and chemistry. So my training for an office management role at DB Cargo BTT was the perfect fit. I was able to get to know every part of the company during my two-and-a-half-year training programme. Once I'd completed it, I went straight into accounting. My tasks include invoicing for freight forwarding services, but also handling customer complaints and queries. It helps that I got to know so many people during my training and can now get quick answers to my questions.

I particularly like the fact that I'm in contact with many different people and that I know the entire process chain all the way from sales to scheduling and billing. I was already given a lot of responsibility during my training. At the same time, I received great support so that I was able to cope well with my tasks and also participate in new projects."

Sonja – account manager, works part-time

"I work as an account manager for customers in the chemical industry, for both rail-only and combined transport. My tasks include serving and advising my customers and developing new transport concepts. In my role, I act as the interface between our customers and everyone involved in implementing their transport requirements. 

I came to DB Cargo BTT and the logistics business as an industry outsider. However, I was able to learn the ropes quickly and soon took on my own customer base. I recently became a mother and now work part-time so that I can be there for my son. It's great that I was able to rejoin the team straight after parental leave and continue to look after my old customers.

I like working here because customers' needs are always evolving and it's never boring. We work together closely as a team and support each other."