Apprenticeship as a Sales Assistant

This two-year apprenticeship at EDEKA covers varied activities in sales, merchandise management and customer service. Sales assistants advise customers, create a positive shopping experience and represent EDEKA’s food-focused philosophy. The apprenticeship may be shortened under certain conditions, and different working-time models allow for flexible personal scheduling.

Sales, purchasing and marketing of goods; operating tills, handling cash reconciliation and carrying out data analysis; assisting with merchandise management and accounting; advising and supporting customers.

Enjoy working with people; good empathy and ability to understand other perspectives; patient and flexible when unexpected situations arise; friendly manner and well-groomed appearance; clear and honest communication; enjoy teamwork and exchanging ideas with others.

Pay of 1,200 in the first training year and 1,310 in the second year, valid from 1 September 2024. Seminars alongside vocational school. Secure job, career and further-training opportunities, varied duties, trainee competitions and a guarantee of permanent employment for good performance. After passing the examination, the contract may be extended to become a retail sales specialist with strong performance.