High School Graduate Program to Certified Retail Trade Specialist

As a leading value textile discounter with branches in Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Croatia, and Poland, its own online shop, and over 10,000 employees internationally, the NKD Group is one of the largest companies in textile retail. The range extends from current fashion for the whole family and functional sportswear to home textiles and seasonal decoration items to selected brand assortments. As a future-oriented company, NKD consistently uses data science along the entire value chain – such as in planning, merchandise allocation, pricing, and markdown management – and continuously optimizes business processes and profitability. Step by step to the manager of tomorrow – with early personnel and sales responsibility. Learn the basics of textile retail: Visual merchandising, merchandise processing, customer service, and much more. Start early: Support branch management and gain insights into various NKD branches. Own branch in sight: After the initial training, there is the possibility to lead your own branch. Experience and learn leadership: Accompany our district managers on branch tours and employee talks as well as participate in exciting projects. Practice meets theory: Seminar blocks at our headquarters in Bindlach.

Step by step to the manager of tomorrow – with early personnel and sales responsibility. Learn the basics of textile retail: Visual merchandising, merchandise processing, customer service, and much more. Start early: Support branch management and gain insights into various NKD branches. Own branch in sight: After the initial training, there is the possibility to lead your own branch. Experience and learn leadership: Accompany our district managers on branch tours and employee talks as well as participate in exciting projects. Practice meets theory: Seminar blocks at our headquarters in Bindlach.

You have (technical) Abitur and want to start directly in practice after school. You are interested in fashion, retail, and business administration. You are responsible, open-minded, and committed. You want to take on responsibility early, make your own decisions, and develop into a manager. You enjoy working with people and motivating a team. You like to work independently, reliably, and goal-oriented. You are flexible and mobile (Class B driver's license) and can imagine changing locations for your further professional development after the apprenticeship.

3 qualifications in 3 years: Retail merchant (m/f/d), trainer certificate (AdA), and certified retail trade specialist (m/f/d). Attractive remuneration: €1,000 in the 1st apprenticeship year, €1,200 in the 2nd apprenticeship year, and from the further training €2,540.40. Take on responsibility early and gain first leadership experience from the 18th month. Personal support from mentors and experienced trainers. Block seminars at our headquarters in Bindlach including all-inclusive package. Good takeover chances and diverse career paths at NKD. Rewards for good academic performance, e.g., a trip to an NKD branch by the sea in Italy. Diverse career prospects at numerous NKD locations – also internationally.