Apprenticeship as a Retail Sales Clerk - 2027

Three-year apprenticeship covering customer service, merchandise management and sales organization. The program teaches how to maintain an overview, take responsibility and actively help shape the store.

Contributing to day-to-day operations and the flow of goods from purchasing and storage through to sales; arranging counters and shelves to promote sales and contributing to assortment planning; ensuring and monitoring hygiene regulations; advising customers with expertise, friendliness and commitment; working at the checkout, handling reconciliations and gaining insight into sales data analysis.

At least a lower secondary school-leaving certificate; enjoyment of fresh food and a varied product range; interest in understanding how retail businesses operate economically; motivation, commitment and willingness to contribute, take responsibility and develop.

Attractive training pay of up to €1,360 in the third year; 10% employee discount on EDEKA purchases; seminars, excursions, a graduation gala at Europa-Park and many other events; welcome event, introductory seminar and personal support from a mentor; opportunity to share apprenticeship life on social media as an apprentice ambassador, including additional pay and equipment; network with other apprentices and students at EDEKA Südwest; many development and advancement opportunities after the apprenticeship.