Training to become a Retail Management Specialist - 2027

The training prepares you for a management position in retail or for later self-employment as a retail merchant with EDEKA. After three years, you will hold two qualifications: Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist.

You will learn all relevant areas of retail, from purchasing and sales to marketing and professional customer advice. You will analyze key business figures, explore merchandise management and logistics, and work with accounting, branch accounting and sales. You will also learn about modern leadership approaches and how to motivate, deploy and develop employees.

University entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification as an admission requirement Passion for food Interest in business administration processes Good understanding of mathematics Ability to organize yourself independently Motivation and willingness to commit

Dual qualification with two certificates after three years Benefits and additional services vary depending on the store or training company.