High School Graduate Program - Retail Management Specialist

With more than 350 stores in Germany and over 660 stores in 10 countries, we are one of the leading DIY retailers in Europe. Our vision: to be the first point of contact for all projects around your own home – true to our motto: Everything doable with OBI. For this we live a culture in which we support each other. Is a degree too theoretical for you, but you want to make optimal use of your Abitur? Then our high school graduate program is just right! At OBI you can expect an exciting career start in which you obtain three qualifications within just three years: the shortened apprenticeship as a Retail Merchant, the subsequent further training as a Retail Management Specialist, and the trainer aptitude certificate according to AEVO. In the end you reach exactly the same level as with a Bachelor's degree (Level 6 according to the European Qualifications Framework). The framework conditions: You work five days a week in various shifts within our opening hours (Monday to Saturday). During your three apprenticeship years you attend ten two-week seminars at a training center, which ideally complement your practical training and prepare you comprehensively for the exams.

• Retail knowledge - You intensively familiarize yourself with the areas of sales, assortment and processes to build broad retail knowledge• Customer advisory - Competent advice to our customers on site in the store and processing of digital customer inquiries• Operational support - You actively support our department heads in daily tasks and directly contribute to the store's success• Further training - Use the diverse further training opportunities we offer at OBI to continuously expand your knowledge• Contribute ideas - Actively bring in your own ideas, because we meet at eye level and value your opinion• Independent work style - You work independently on your tasks while maintaining close exchange with store management• Practical projects - You gain valuable experience in our apprentice project week or in our two-week apprentice store

• School diploma - You have successfully completed your (technical) Abitur by the start of training• Commitment & Communication - You are open, committed, actively approach people and shine together as a team• Sense of responsibility - Gradually you take on more responsibility, are assertive and ambitious• Mobility & Flexibility - You are open to assignments in various stores in your region• Passion for retail - You have a great enthusiasm for retail; ideally you already have some experience (part-time job/internship)

• Attractive pay - Graduated remuneration: €1,280 (1st-12th month), €1,425 (from 13th month), €2,400 (from approx. 19th month; after passing IHK exam as Retail Merchant) plus pro-rata holiday and Christmas bonuses• Cost coverage for further training - We cover all costs for your training and further education at BZE in Springe (including travel, accommodation and meals)• Mobility bonus - Receive up to €30 net per month, graduated according to your commute. Full bonus from six kilometers; for shorter distances you receive a pro-rata subsidy• Work-Life-Balance - Enjoy six weeks annual vacation for recreation• Your personal buddy - Experienced colleagues make your start easier and are at your side• Further training opportunities - Participate in various assortment, system and sales training as well as soft skill training on site in the store or on our digital learning platforms• Responsibility - Take on increasingly projects and leadership tasks and actively shape your future• Shopping at OBI - Benefit from 15% discount in store and on obi.de• Sustainable on the move - Get a heavily discounted company bike upon request