Apprenticeship as Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) Munich

The apprenticeship as a certified retail business manager is a good alternative to university studies. A plus point is that the apprenticeship combines theory and practice. From daily retail business to areas like business administration, work organization and accounting to topics like marketing, logistics and sales – a lot of knowledge with which you might later become your own boss at EDEKA as a store manager. With the certified retail business manager degree you belong to the management talent of tomorrow or you become your own boss at EDEKA as a self-employed merchant. The form of your apprenticeship is considered a practice-oriented alternative to business administration studies. It usually lasts three years. Afterwards you have two degrees: retail merchant and certified retail business manager (which today corresponds to the quality level of a bachelor's degree). In addition, you even get the "trainer aptitude certificate" (AEVO) as a third qualification. Degrees that lead management talent directly to a responsible position. First you learn the daily retail business – from purchasing and sales to marketing, consulting, service and customer interaction. Furthermore you can acquire extensive and in-depth knowledge in the areas of business administration, marketing, work organization, and more. During your apprenticeship you also participate in various projects – classes at a local vocational school are completely omitted. Instead you attend a local trade school.

• You plan and organize the sell-through
• You procure goods and ensure their availability
• You present goods and implement services
• You determine and analyze business performance indicators
• You co-manage business processes

• You have your Abitur or Fachabitur in hand.
• You really enjoy working with customers and advising them personally.
• You can express yourself well and clearly so that everyone understands what you mean.
• You learn new topics quickly and have a quick grasp.
• Independent work and taking responsibility are a matter of course for you.
• You are an organizational talent and keep an overview even in stressful situations.
• Business administration contexts interest you and you want to learn more.
• You bring creativity to contribute your own ideas and drive things forward.
• Teamwork is fun for you and you like working with others.
• A sympathetic appearance and a well-groomed look are a matter of course for you.
• You enjoy handling fresh food and know how important quality is.