Apprenticeship as Retail Merchant with Integrated Certified Retail Specialist 2027

Three years. Two qualifications. This apprenticeship is the practical alternative to a business degree. You combine solid theory with real practical experience. It usually lasts three years, with the qualifications Retail Merchant and Handelsfachwirt (Certified Retail Specialist) plus the additional trainer qualification under AEVO.

• You get to know all areas of the store intensively and actively help with daily business.
• You take on responsibility early, e.g. for goods processes, assortment planning and department organization.
• You deal with business topics such as key figure analysis, sales development and staff planning.
• You support the team with leadership tasks and learn to coordinate, motivate and optimize processes.
• You are in direct contact with our customers and ensure a thoroughly successful shopping experience.

• Good school leaving certificate, ideally (technical) Abitur
• Interest in retail, business contexts and later leadership tasks
• Friendly, confident manner and enjoyment of dealing with people
• Commitment, sense of responsibility and willingness to keep developing
• Good organizational skills and structured, thoughtful work