Apprenticeship as a Retail Management Specialist - 2027

The apprenticeship prepares you for a future management role in retail or for self-employment as an EDEKA retailer. After three years, you will hold two qualifications: Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist.

Learning about daily retail operations, from purchasing and sales to marketing and customer advice; determining and analyzing business indicators; gaining insight into procurement, inventory management and the flow of goods; learning about work organization, accounting, branch accounting and sales; studying leadership, employee motivation and personnel development.

University entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification; passion for food; interest in business processes; good understanding of mathematics; organizational skills; motivation and willingness to work.

Benefits and additional services vary depending on the store or training company.