Apprenticeship as Retail Salesperson 2027

Two-year apprenticeship in retail covering customer advice, merchandise management, checkout operations and product presentation. The program may be shortened by six months for good performance, followed by the option to complete a third year as a retail management assistant.

Advise customers; support purchasing, ordering and warehouse operations; operate checkout systems and advise customers on services; present products in a sales-promoting way and help shape the product range and merchandise displays.

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 ability to learn quickly.

Support and development from one of Germany’s largest apprenticeship providers; a secure and meaningful workplace; short commuting distances; varied experience across different market areas; EDEKA Food Academy seminars and exam preparation; digital training through EDEKA next and the EDEKA Azubi Guide; competitions with attractive prizes; an AzubiStarter Day at the start of training; a graduation gala after successful completion; development and continuing education programs leading up to self-employment within the EDEKA organization.