Apprenticeship in Retail Business Management

This apprenticeship combines theory and practice in retail, business management, work organisation, accounting, marketing, logistics and sales. It usually lasts three years and leads to qualifications as a retail sales specialist, a certified business management specialist (IHK) and a trainer under AEVO. You learn daily retail operations, take part in projects and attend a local business school instead of a local vocational school. The qualification opens paths to management roles and running your own EDEKA business.

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

• You have an Abitur or Fachabitur school qualification.
• You are keen to work with customers and advise them in person.
• You express yourself clearly so everyone understands what you mean.
• 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 to share your own ideas and move things forward.
• You enjoy teamwork and working with others.
• You have a friendly manner and a neat appearance.
• You enjoy handling fresh food and understand the importance of quality.