Apprenticeship as a Retail Management Specialist - 2027

With the qualification as a retail management specialist, you can join EDEKA’s future management team or become self-employed as an independent retailer. After three years, you will hold two qualifications: Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist.

You will learn about day-to-day retail operations, from purchasing and sales to marketing and customer service. You will analyze business figures, gain insight into inventory management and logistics, and learn about work organization, accounting, store accounting and sales. You will also learn about modern leadership, employee deployment and staff development.

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

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