Apprenticeship as a Retail Salesperson 2027

The two-year apprenticeship offers varied work in food retail, complemented by vocational school, seminars and digital learning opportunities. Good performance may allow the programme to be shortened by six months, followed by the option of completing a third year to qualify as a retail management assistant.

Advising customers; selling goods and supporting purchasing, ordering and warehousing; operating tills and advising customers about services; presenting goods in a way that promotes sales; helping with range planning and merchandise displays.

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

Support from one of Germany's largest training companies; a crisis-resistant and meaningful workplace; short commuting distances; varied insight into the departments and tasks of the stores; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and examination preparation; digital training through EDEKA next and the EDEKA trainee guide; competitions that reward creative ideas with attractive prizes; an AzubiStarter Day at the start of training; a graduation celebration; numerous development and further training programmes, including opportunities for self-employment.