Trainee Business Consultant

Trainee Business Consultant Will you travel around the world with Sqills? Full-time · Enschede As a Consultant at Sqills, you do more than just implement software; you serve as a long-term strategic partner for the world’s leading rail and bus operators. You will guide our customers in modeling their complex business processes within our industry-leading SaaS product: S3 Passenger. In this role, you bridge the gap between initial implementation and long-term operational excellence. You won't just "go live" and walk away; you will provide ongoing high-level consultancy to customers already in production, ensuring they extract maximum value from the platform as their market evolves. Your impact and responsibilities Managing S3 Passenger involves navigating mission-critical processes within a functionally rich and flexible environment. Your mission is to ensure the platform scales alongside the customer's ambitions through: Strategic Account Consultancy: You act as a trusted advisor for established partners, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize their existing configuration and improve operational efficiency. Expansion & Modular Growth: You lead projects to introduce new functionalities or modules (such as advanced loyalty, distribution, or dynamic pricing tools) to existing customers, helping them stay ahead of the competition. Business Process Evolution: You help customers translate "what's next" into "how to," guiding them through the adoption of new S3 Passenger features that address continuously evolving passenger needs. System Integration & Ecosystem Mastery: You remain the bridge between S3 Passenger and the customer’s broader IT landscape. You ensure seamless connectivity with upstream channels (B2C, B2B, B2E) and downstream systems (Finance and Accounting, CRM, Revenue Management), maintaining a robust and integrated ecosystem throughout the entire customer lifecycle. We have a global customer base, ranging from North America to a strong customer base in Europe. With a global go-to-market strategy we are continuously growing and expanding our footprint to Asia Pacific and South America. You will be a crucial element to continue our international growth plans. While we offer the flexibility of hybrid working, most of our colleagues primarily work from our Enschede headquarters to collaborate on customer challenges and solutions. You are also welcome to use our Amersfoort office or work from home on days that require dedicated focus. This traineeship is Enschede-based to ensure you receive high-touch mentorship and the foundational support needed for future independence. It is aimed at providing the direct guidance and progress monitoring essential for your transition into an autonomous professional role. Our traineeship - Master your career at Sqills This 13-month intensive programme is designed for those who don't just want a job, but want to own their professional trajectory. At Sqills, we don't just train you; we empower you to become an independent Business Consultant, capable of advising global customers on the sales and reservation powerhouse that is S3 Passenger. Real-World Integration from Day 1 Forget the sidelines. From your first day, you are an active member of the team. Product Mastery: Develop a deep technical and functional understanding of S3 Passenger. Customer Operations: Study how our customers operate to bridge the gap between their business needs and our software’s capabilities. Internal Excellence: Learn the "Sqills way" to navigate our internal processes and collaborative culture seamlessly. To become a business consultant, you need more than just product knowledge. We focus on a dual-track skill development approach: Hard Skills: Building domain expertise in everything S3 Passenger, such as pricing strategies, revenue management, and complex system configurations. Soft Skills: Developing the communication, stakeholder management, and analytical thinking required to autonomously work in projects. Finally, You will gain rapid experience by working as a Business Application Specialist, to solve real-world challenges. The most challenging and rewarding part of this traineeship is that you are in control. We provide the tools, the mentorship, and the stage, but you make the choices that define your growth. Are you ready to take the lead? We are looking for someone with: You have a completed university education; You have affinity with or interest in IT; You have strong analytical skills; You have good communication skills; You have an ambitious mindset; You are inquisitive and can build a deep understanding of our customers' business to help them get the most out of S3 Passenger and provide them with a sustainable solution; You are a collaborator that dares to challenge colleagues and customers; You are fluent in English, both verbal and in writing. It may be helpful if you speak Dutch, but not required; Any additional language is a major benefit, it being Spanish, French or any other global language; You are Interested in working abroad occasionally. What can you expect from Sqills: An enthusiastic, young, diverse and agile group of ~250 colleagues; Collaborate with a team of high-performing professionals dedicated to seamless knowledge sharing and delivering customer-centric solutions that exceed expectations; A low sense of hierarchy, this comes with a lot of responsibility; Inspiring and fun outings with the entire company with colleagues from our other offices in Turkey and France and our hubs in Spain, Portugal and Canada. Curious? Apply today to take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of our industry. We can only consider applications from Dutch, EU/EEA or Swiss citizens, or from individuals who already hold a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands.