Training as Retail Merchant with Integrated Retail Management Specialist - 2026

The training is considered a practical alternative to a business administration degree and lasts three years. Afterwards, you will have two qualifications: Retail Merchant and Handelsfachwirt (equivalent to bachelor's degree level). Additionally, the "Ausbilderschein" (instructor qualification according to AEVO) is added as a third qualification. Classes at a local vocational school are completely eliminated; instead, you attend compact seminars at the food akademie Neuwied.

You procure goods and ensure their availability. You present our product range in a sales-promoting way and advise our customers. You plan and organize the sell-off. You determine and analyze business key figures and help control business processes.

Completed higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachabitur). Ambition and commitment. Quick comprehension, analytical thinking and independence. Teamwork and sense of responsibility. Enjoyment of customer contact.

Crisis-proof job. Prospects through internal career programs. Expert knowledge about food through internal training seminars and digital learning offers. Meaningful work with a contribution to society. Contribution to climate protection through regional products, short delivery routes and fair treatment of local farmers.