Training as a Retail Management Specialist

This practical training combines the qualifications of Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist. It teaches purchasing, sales, marketing, business administration, logistics, accounting and personnel management and usually takes four years.

Planning and organizing sales; procuring goods and ensuring their availability; presenting products; implementing services; determining and analyzing business performance indicators; advising customers; managing employees; helping control business processes; learning all retail activities, including purchasing, sales, marketing, customer advice, service, procurement, inventory management, accounting and personnel management; taking part in projects such as sales promotion.

University entrance qualification, Abitur or subject-specific university entrance qualification with good grades; determination and commitment; quick comprehension and independence; teamwork and flexibility; negotiation skills; sense of responsibility; enjoyment of customer contact; interest in business administration; pleasant manner and well-groomed appearance.