Abitur Graduate Program, Qualified Retail Specialist

In this three-year program, you will obtain three qualifications: the shortened apprenticeship as a retail salesperson, further training as a qualified retail specialist and the trainer certificate under AEVO. You will work five days a week in different shifts and attend ten two-week seminars at an educational center.

You will build retail knowledge in sales, product ranges and processes, advise customers in store and digitally, support department managers with daily tasks, contribute your own ideas and gain experience through practical projects such as the apprentice project week and apprentice market.

You will have successfully completed your university of applied sciences entrance qualification or Abitur by the start of the apprenticeship. You are open-minded, committed, communicative, responsible, assertive and flexible. You are interested in retail, enjoy teamwork and are open to assignments in different stores in your region.

Graduated pay of €1,280 during months 1 to 12, €1,425 from month 13 and €2,400 from approximately month 19 after passing the IHK retail examination; pro-rated holiday and Christmas bonuses; all costs for further training at the BZE in Springe covered, including travel, accommodation and meals; mobility bonus of up to €30 net per month; six weeks of annual leave; personal buddy; varied further training and soft-skills training; increasing project and leadership responsibilities; 15% discount at OBI; discounted company bike.