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 port of call for all projects around your own home – true to our motto: Everything is possible 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 high school diploma? Then our high school graduate program is just right! At OBI, an exciting career start awaits you, in which you will obtain three qualifications within just three years: the shortened training 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 will achieve 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 years of training, 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 familiarize yourself intensively with the areas of sales, assortment, and processes to build up broad retail knowledge. Customer advice – 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 their daily tasks and contribute directly to the store's success. Further training – take advantage of 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 working style – you work independently on your tasks while maintaining close exchange with store management. Practical projects – you gain valuable experience during our trainee project week or in our two-week trainee store. School diploma – you have successfully completed your (technical) high school diploma by the start of training. Commitment & communication – you are open, committed, actively approach people, and shine together as a team. Sense of responsibility – you gradually 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 initial 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 the 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 the BZE in Springe (including travel, accommodation, and meals). Mobility bonus – receive up to 30 euros net per month, graduated according to your commute. The full bonus applies from six kilometers; for shorter distances you receive a pro-rata subsidy. Work-life balance – enjoy six weeks of annual leave for recreation. Your personal buddy – experienced colleagues make your start easier and are at your side. Further training opportunities – take part in various product, system, and sales training courses as well as soft skills training on site in the store or on our digital learning platforms. Responsibility – take on increasingly projects and management tasks and actively shape your future. Shopping at OBI – benefit from 15% discount in the store and on obi.de. Sustainable on the move – get a heavily discounted company bike if interested.

Retail knowledge – you familiarize yourself intensively with the areas of sales, assortment, and processes to build up broad retail knowledge. Customer advice – 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 their daily tasks and contribute directly to the store's success. Further training – take advantage of 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 working style – you work independently on your tasks while maintaining close exchange with store management. Practical projects – you gain valuable experience during our trainee project week or in our two-week trainee store.

School diploma – you have successfully completed your (technical) high school diploma by the start of training. Commitment & communication – you are open, committed, actively approach people, and shine together as a team. Sense of responsibility – you gradually 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 initial 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 the 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 the BZE in Springe (including travel, accommodation, and meals). Mobility bonus – receive up to 30 euros net per month, graduated according to your commute. The full bonus applies from six kilometers; for shorter distances you receive a pro-rata subsidy. Work-life balance – enjoy six weeks of annual leave for recreation. Your personal buddy – experienced colleagues make your start easier and are at your side. Further training opportunities – take part in various product, system, and sales training courses as well as soft skills training on site in the store or on our digital learning platforms. Responsibility – take on increasingly projects and management tasks and actively shape your future. Shopping at OBI – benefit from 15% discount in the store and on obi.de. Sustainable on the move – get a heavily discounted company bike if interested.