High School Graduate Program Store - Retail Trade Specialist 2027

You want to earn three IHK qualifications and take on leadership responsibility? Then you're in the right place. In the high school graduate program at Kaufland, you belong to a strong team from day one and can show what you're made of. Become part of #teamkaufland too!

More is more: In the first 1.5 years you complete the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson, followed by 1.5 years of further training to become a retail trade specialist (Bachelor Professional of Trade and Commerce). The trainer qualification comes on top. Your daily routine will be exciting: The merchandise processes from ordering to sale as well as our customers' shopping experience are in your hands. Develop leadership skills: Take responsibility for a merchandise area, personnel deployment planning, and inventory. Analysis is your thing: Support the evaluation of business metrics, such as your store's turnover.

Ready to start? You already have your Abitur (university entrance qualification) or Fachhochschulreife (technical college entrance qualification) or are about to get it. Passion for food? You're eager to learn more about ordering, selling our goods, and our assortment. You dare to do something? Sure! You like approaching people and can inspire with your communication skills. Can we count on you? Awesome. You're highly motivated, reliable, and can work flexibly around our store opening hours.

You're in the right place: At least €1,350 gross monthly for the first six months, from month 7-18 at least €1,500 gross monthly, and from month 19 above-tariff salary. Plus? Vacation and Christmas bonus as well as 6 weeks of vacation per year. More for you: 3 qualifications in 3 years – additionally we cover accommodation and meal costs during your school phase at an external top education center. Great prospects: After successful final exam, you have the best chances of being hired. With good performance directly as head of your own merchandise area. Additionally, there's a bonus for passing the apprenticeship well. Top training: With your trainer at your side and comprehensive exam preparation, we make you fit for the future both in practice and theory. And otherwise? Look forward to events and competitions, e.g., fitfortrade, as well as diverse discounts – from fitness and leisure activities to the Deutschland-Ticket.