Training as a Retail Trade Specialist (IHK) - Wholesale and Foreign Trade from September 2027

This training combines qualifications as a wholesale and foreign trade salesperson and a retail trade specialist. It covers business administration, work organization, accounting, branch accounting, logistics, sales, employee management and human resources, and is an alternative to a business administration degree.

You help shape the product range, take part in negotiations, process orders, handle complaints and invoices, organize and monitor storage, oversee controlling, acquire new locations and learn the company’s systems.

University entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification; ambition, motivation and a sense of responsibility; teamwork and flexibility; organizational and negotiation skills; foreign language skills; interest in numbers and business administration; confident and self-assured manner.

Pay of €1,410 from months 1 to 6, €1,510 from months 7 to 18 and €2,325 from month 19; seminars in addition to trade school; secure job; career and professional development opportunities; trainee competitions; three qualifications with strong career prospects; guaranteed permanent employment for good performance.