Training as a Retail Management Specialist - 2027

After qualifying as a retail management specialist, you can join EDEKA's future management talent pool or become a self-employed retailer. After three years, you earn two qualifications: Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist.

Learn all relevant areas of retail, including purchasing, sales, marketing and professional customer advice; determine and analyze key performance indicators; gain insight into procurement, inventory management and the complete flow of goods; study business administration, work organization, accounting, branch accounting and sales; learn modern leadership approaches and how to motivate, deploy and develop employees.

Abitur or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification; passion for food; interest in business processes; good understanding of mathematics; ability to organize independently; motivation and willingness to work hard.

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