Apprenticeship as a Retail Sales Clerk

During the three-year apprenticeship, you learn how an EDEKA market operates. Under certain conditions, the apprenticeship can be shortened and offers varied duties and flexible working-time models.

You are responsible for purchasing, selling, and marketing goods, operate the tills, carry out cash reconciliations, analyse sales data, oversee inventory management and retail processes, and help shape the product range.

Enjoyment of working with people; ability to understand other people's perspectives; patience and flexibility in unexpected situations; friendly manner and well-groomed appearance; clear communication; ability to work in a team.

Pay of 1,270 euros in the first year, 1,370 euros in the second year, and 1,470 euros in the third year; seminars in addition to vocational school; secure workplace; career and training opportunities; insight into varied areas of work; varied duties; trainee competitions; a retail sales qualification that can lead to a career or self-employment; guaranteed employment after training for good performance.