Apprenticeship as Retail Salesperson 2027

The three-year apprenticeship teaches you about sales, purchasing, ordering and storage processes, merchandise management, staff scheduling and other areas of food retail. Alongside vocational school and practical phases, you attend EDEKA seminars and can later specialise in different areas. The apprenticeship may be shortened under certain conditions if performance is good.

You take responsibility for merchandise as well as purchasing, ordering and storage. You advise customers as their first point of contact. You operate the checkout, complete reconciliations and advise customers about services. You arrange product displays to promote sales and help with product range planning, marketing and merchandise presentation. You manage merchandise-related processes. You help plan staff deployment.

Enjoyment of working with people and an open attitude; sense of responsibility and commitment; interest in business processes; friendly manner, neat appearance and good communication skills; team spirit and quick comprehension.

As a major training company, EDEKA provides comprehensive support throughout your apprenticeship. You have a secure and meaningful job with short commutes. During the apprenticeship, you learn about many different areas and tasks. The EDEKA Food Academy offers exclusive seminars with practical knowledge and exam preparation. EDEKA next and the EDEKA Apprentice Guide provide digital training support. Competitions give you room for creativity and offer attractive prizes. At the start of the apprenticeship, an AzubiStarter Day takes place in September. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you are celebrated at a graduation gala. Development and further training programs offer many career paths, including self-employment under the EDEKA umbrella.