Apprenticeship as a Retail Sales Assistant 2027

Three-year retail apprenticeship with varied duties involving sales, merchandise, customer service, checkout, marketing and inventory management. The programme may be shortened under certain conditions for good performance.

Selling goods and taking responsibility for purchasing, ordering and warehousing; advising customers; operating checkouts and handling settlements; advising customers on services; creating sales-promoting merchandise displays; contributing to range planning, marketing and merchandise presentation; managing merchandise-related processes; supporting staff scheduling.

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

Support and development from one of Germany’s largest training employers; crisis-resistant and meaningful workplace; short commutes; varied experience across different store areas; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and exam preparation; digital training through EDEKA next and the EDEKA trainee guide; competitions with attractive prizes; AzubiStarter Day at the start of training; graduation gala after successful completion; numerous development and further-training programmes, potentially leading to self-employment.