Apprenticeship as Retail Management Specialist - 2027

With the qualification as a retail management specialist you belong to the management talent of tomorrow – or you become self-employed as a merchant at EDEKA and become your own boss. Daily business in retail: You will get to know all relevant areas – from purchasing and sales to marketing and professional customer consulting. Business analysis: You determine and analyse key figures and develop well-founded decisions for business success. Merchandise management & logistics: You gain insights into procurement, warehousing and the entire flow of goods in the market. Business processes: You deal intensively with business administration, work organisation, accounting, branch settlement and sales. Leadership & personnel: You engage with modern leadership approaches and learn how to motivate, deploy and develop employees. The special thing about the apprenticeship? Doubly qualified! After 3 years you hold two qualifications in your hands – retail merchant and retail management specialist (m/f/d).

Daily business in retail: You will get to know all relevant areas – from purchasing and sales to marketing and professional customer consulting. Business analysis: You determine and analyse key figures and develop well-founded decisions for business success. Merchandise management & logistics: You gain insights into procurement, warehousing and the entire flow of goods in the market. Business processes: You deal intensively with business administration, work organisation, accounting, branch settlement and sales. Leadership & personnel: You engage with modern leadership approaches and learn how to motivate, deploy and develop employees.

School leaving certificate: As an admission requirement you need a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a technical college entrance qualification. Foodie: You bring a passion for food. Business administration: You have an interest in business processes. Numbers expert: You have a good understanding of mathematics. Organisational talent: You can organise yourself independently. Motivation: You are motivated and show willingness to perform.

Benefits and additional benefits vary depending on the market or training company.