Apprenticeship as a Retail Management Specialist (IHK), Retail

This apprenticeship is a practical alternative to a business administration degree and combines theory and practice in retail, business administration, work organization, accounting, marketing, logistics and sales. After three years, you obtain the Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist qualifications, with the option of also obtaining an instructor certificate.

Plan and organize sales; procure goods and ensure their availability; present goods and implement services; determine and analyze business performance indicators; help manage business processes; acquire knowledge of purchasing, sales, marketing, customer advice, service, business administration and work organization; participate in projects; attend a local retail school.

Abitur or subject-specific Abitur; enjoyment of working with customers and providing personal advice; clear communication skills; ability to learn quickly; independent working style and willingness to take responsibility; organizational skills; interest in business relationships; creativity; enjoyment of teamwork; friendly manner and well-groomed appearance; enjoyment of working with fresh food and awareness of quality.

Pay of €1,250 from months 1 to 6, €1,350 from months 7 to 18 and €2,004 from month 19 onward; seminars at the EDEKA retail school; crisis-resistant workplace; career and further-training opportunities; varied tasks; apprentice competitions; three qualifications through the Retail Salesperson, Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and instructor certificate; guaranteed permanent employment for good performance.