High School Graduate Program to Certified Trade Specialist (3-in-1)

METRO Deutschland GmbH employs over 10,000 dedicated staff across 102 wholesale stores and 11 delivery depots throughout Germany. Around three million customers from the hospitality and bulk consumer sectors trust our diverse product range and first-class services. Discover our high school graduate program where you earn three IHK qualifications in just three years: Retail Merchant (m/f/d), Certified Trade Specialist (m/f/d), and the Trainer Aptitude Certificate (AdA). During this varied period you will learn every department of a METRO wholesale store, as well as delivery and customer management.

Create shopping experiences: From day one, create special shopping experiences, advise customers competently, and learn the diversity of our unique product range. Become a food & gastro expert: Discover the variety of our assortment and build valuable expert knowledge. Shape a department: Learn to manage merchandise flows, organize processes, and design sales areas creatively. Personal development: Deepen your knowledge through seminars, e-learning, and exciting projects with insights into the food and hospitality world. Gain leadership experience: Take responsibility for trainees, design your own projects, and grow into your future role. Advancement opportunities: After training, paths open in the management talent pool. You steer your career in diverse directions.

School leaving certificate: Abitur or Fachabitur with completed internship. Personality counts – a very good grade average is not a priority. You have a strong interest in trade and enjoy dealing with customers from the hospitality and food industries. Show commitment, dedication, and communication skills. After training, a management position awaits. You know that only together as a team can we meet the high demands of our customers. Team spirit is also required.

Attractive training allowance (1st year: €1,450/month, 2nd year: €1,650/month, from 19th month (upon starting certified trade specialist further training): €2,150/month), iPad for private use and digital learning options, holiday and Christmas bonus, duration: 3 years, start: 01.08.2027, school-based part depending on residence at the Retail Education Center in Goslar or the Handelsakademie in Augsburg (10 block seminars of 2 weeks each), 30 days vacation, cool gift for outstanding IHK exam, staff purchase discounts at METRO, monthly meal allowance and discounts at partner companies, exam preparation seminars, comprehensive further training offer after training.