School Leaver Programme in Store Retail Management 2027

Kaufland's three-year school leaver programme in Hechingen combines a retail apprenticeship with advanced training as a Bachelor Professional of Trade and Commerce and a trainer qualification. You develop leadership skills and take responsibility for daily store operations. The permanent, full-time position starts on 1 August 2027.

• During the first 1.5 years, you complete a retail apprenticeship, followed by 1.5 years of advanced training as a Bachelor Professional of Trade and Commerce. You also gain a trainer qualification.
• You handle goods processes from ordering to sales and help shape our customers' shopping experience.
• You develop leadership skills by taking responsibility for a product department, staff scheduling and stocktaking.
• You help analyse business figures, such as your store's sales.

• Ready to start? You have already obtained your Abitur or university of applied sciences entrance qualification, or are about to complete it.
• Interested in food? You want to learn more about ordering and selling our goods and about our product range.
• Confident? You enjoy approaching people and can win them over with your communication skills.
• Can people count on you? You are highly motivated, reliable and able to work flexibly around our store opening hours.