Apprenticeship as a Salesperson 2027

During the two-year apprenticeship, you work in sales, purchasing, ordering and warehousing, at the checkout, and in product presentation and assortment planning. You can then add a third year of training to become a retail sales specialist.

You are the first point of contact for customers, advise them on products and services, work in sales as well as purchasing, ordering and warehousing, operate the checkouts and present products in a sales-promoting way. You also help shape the assortment and arrange products.

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

A large family with comprehensive support throughout the apprenticeship; a crisis-proof and meaningful workplace; a short commute; varied tasks and expert knowledge in retail and food; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and exam preparation; digital learning with EDEKA next and the EDEKA Azubi Guide; creative competitions with attractive prizes; an AzubiStarter Day at the start of training; a graduation gala after passing the exam; development and continuing-education programs, potentially leading to self-employment under the EDEKA umbrella.