Apprenticeship in Retail Business Management (IHK)

This retail business management apprenticeship combines practical retail work with business administration, 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 (IHK) and a trainer under AEVO. You attend a local business school instead of a local vocational school. The programme prepares you for management roles and potentially running your own EDEKA business.

• You plan and organise product sales.
• You procure goods and ensure 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 are keen to work with customers and advise them personally.
• You express yourself clearly so that everyone understands what you mean.
• You learn new topics quickly and grasp things easily.
• You are comfortable working independently and taking responsibility.
• You have strong organisational skills 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 well-groomed appearance.
• You enjoy handling fresh food and understand the importance of quality.