High School Graduate Program - Retail Business Administrator

With more than 350 stores in Germany and over 660 stores in 10 countries, we are one of Europe's leading DIY retailers. Our vision: to be the first point of contact for all projects around your own home – true to our motto: Everything doable with OBI. We live a culture where we support each other. If university studies are 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, you can expect an exciting career start where you obtain three qualifications within only three years: the shortened apprenticeship as a retail salesperson, the subsequent further training as a certified retail business administrator, and the trainer aptitude certificate according to AEVO. In the end, you reach the same level as a bachelor's degree (Level 6 of 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 familiarize yourself intensively with the areas of sales, assortment and processes to build a broad retail knowledge; Customer consulting - Competent consulting of 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 education - Use the diverse further education opportunities offered by OBI to continuously expand your knowledge; Contribute ideas - Actively contribute 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 during our apprentice project week or in our two-week apprentice store.

School diploma - You have successfully completed your (technical) high school diploma by the start of the apprenticeship; Engagement & 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 some experience (part-time job/internship).

Attractive pay - Graduated remuneration: €1,280 (months 1-12), €1,425 (from month 13), €2,400 (from approx. month 19; after passing the IHK exam as retail salesperson) plus pro-rated 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 net per month, graduated according to your commute. The full bonus applies from six kilometers; for shorter distances you receive a pro-rated 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-skill 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 go - Get a heavily discounted company bike upon request.