Apprenticeship as a Salesperson with Additional Qualification as a Fresh Food Specialist, 2027

You will learn about the varied tasks in retail, focusing on fresh food and service-oriented food areas. The apprenticeship initially lasts two years and is supplemented by a three-year additional qualification as an IHK-certified fresh food specialist.

Serving and advising customers in the fresh food areas; operating the tills and carrying out cash reconciliations; creating sales-promoting product displays and contributing to assortment planning, marketing and merchandising; properly storing and handling fresh food while observing hygiene standards; organizing sales and tasting events and evaluating their success using merchandise management data.

Enjoyment of customer contact and empathy; friendly manner, well-groomed appearance and good communication skills; creativity, sense of responsibility and commitment; enjoyment of working with fresh food; interest in business processes; team spirit and quick comprehension.

Support and development in all aspects of the apprenticeship; crisis-proof and meaningful workplace; short commute; varied departments and tasks; exclusive seminars at the EDEKA Food Academy; digital training with EDEKA next and the EDEKA trainee guide; creative competitions with attractive prizes; AzubiStarter Day at the start of the apprenticeship; graduation gala after successfully completing the apprenticeship; numerous development and further training programs, with opportunities to progress up to self-employment under the EDEKA umbrella.