Apprenticeship in Retail Business Management

This retail business management apprenticeship combines practical retail work with business management, work organisation, accounting, marketing, logistics and sales. It usually lasts three years and leads to qualifications as a retail salesperson, a certified retail business specialist and a trainer under AEVO. Classes take place at a local business school. The programme prepares you for management roles or running your own EDEKA business.

• You plan and organise product sales.
• You purchase goods and make sure they are available.
• You display goods and provide services.
• You calculate and analyse business performance figures.
• You help manage business processes.

• You have an Abitur or Fachabitur school qualification.
• You enjoy working with customers and giving them personal advice.
• You can express yourself clearly so everyone understands you.
• You learn new topics quickly and understand things easily.
• You are comfortable working independently and taking responsibility.
• You are well organised and keep track of things even in stressful situations.
• You are interested in how businesses work and want to learn more.
• You bring creativity, contribute your own ideas and help move things forward.
• You enjoy teamwork and working with others.
• You have a friendly manner and a neat appearance.
• You enjoy working with fresh food and understand the importance of quality.