Apprenticeship and Further Training as a State-Certified Retail Management Specialist, 2027

Combined apprenticeship and further training as a retail management specialist, offering an alternative to university. The three-year program combines theory and practice and leads to qualifications as a Retail Salesperson and Retail Management Specialist, plus the trainer qualification under AEVO.

Plan and organize sales; procure goods and ensure their availability; present products and implement services; determine and analyze business performance figures; advise customers; help manage business processes.

University entrance qualification or equivalent; enjoyment of working with people and in a team; interest in food, trends and retail; motivation to take on responsibility and build a career.

Convenient public transport connections; Saturdays regularly free and one additional day off each week; no late shifts only and no more than 50 percent of shifts ending late; schedules provided at least four weeks in advance; comprehensive onboarding; in-house further training; holiday and Christmas bonuses, plus punctual and performance-based pay; capital-forming benefits and occupational pension; employee discount; six weeks of vacation; Christmas party; health services; work clothing and cleaning voucher; travel costs for block seminars covered.