Apprenticeship as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) in Retail

Apprenticeship as a certified retail management specialist as a practical alternative to university. The three-year programme combines retail, business administration, work organisation, accounting, marketing, logistics and sales and leads to qualifications as a retail salesperson, retail management specialist and AEVO trainer.

Plan and organise sales; procure goods and ensure their availability; present goods and provide services; determine and analyse business performance indicators; help manage business processes.

Abitur or advanced technical college entrance qualification; enjoyment of customer contact and personal advice; clear communication; quick comprehension; ability to work independently and take responsibility; organisational talent; interest in business administration; creativity; enjoyment of teamwork; friendly manner and well-groomed appearance; enjoyment of handling fresh food and awareness of quality.

Earnings of 1,250 in months 1–6, 1,350 in months 7–18 and 2,004 from month 19 (valid from 01.09.2023); seminars in addition to trade school; crisis-proof workplace; career and further training opportunities; varied work areas and tasks; varied activities; trainee competitions; guaranteed retention for good performance.