Integrated Apprenticeship and Advanced Training as a Retail Management Specialist (HFW I) - 2027

This combined apprenticeship and advanced training programme at E center Wehrmann in Herford leads to two qualifications: retail sales specialist and retail management specialist. It lasts 36 months and includes 17 weeks of block seminars in Neuwied and Lauenburg, plus exam days.

• Learn from experienced professionals how goods are purchased and sold.
• Learn why customer satisfaction matters and how to win people over.
• Develop your understanding of business so you can calculate and analyse key figures.
• Use your creativity to display goods and help shape our product range with your ideas.
• Build your knowledge in the following areas:
• Business administration
• Work organisation
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Logistics
• Sales

• You have a general university entrance qualification or a full university of applied sciences entrance qualification.
• You enjoy meeting people, want to advise our customers in a friendly way and understand the importance of teamwork and supporting each other.
• You want to contribute your ideas, for example about the product range, and learn new things.
• Your German skills at B2 level or higher, with proof required, allow you to speak with customers and follow lessons at the foodakademie.
• You need a valid work permit for Germany to complete this apprenticeship, as you will learn directly with our team on site from the start.
• Motivation letter
• CV
• School reports and certificates
• Any other certificates you already have, if applicable