Apprenticeship as a Retail Management Assistant 2027

The apprenticeship lasts three years and provides comprehensive knowledge of food retail. It can be shortened for good performance. After completion, there are further training and career opportunities, including self-employment within the EDEKA network.

Handle all aspects of merchandise, including sales and purchasing, ordering and warehousing; advise customers; operate checkout tills and perform reconciliations; advise customers on service offerings; design product presentations; contribute to range planning, marketing and product setup; control merchandise management processes; and assist with staff scheduling.

Enjoyment of working with people and an open-minded attitude; a sense of responsibility and commitment; interest in commercial processes; a friendly manner, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills; team spirit and quick comprehension.

Support from a large training company; a secure and meaningful workplace; a short commute; varied insights into different store areas; exclusive seminars and exam preparation through the EDEKA Food Academy; digital training with EDEKA next and the EDEKA apprentice guide; competitions with attractive prizes; an apprentice starter day at the beginning of training; a graduation gala after successful completion; and numerous development and further-training programs with diverse career prospects.