Retail Salesperson Apprenticeship

The three-year OBI apprenticeship provides broad knowledge of the building and gardening range as well as store operations. It can be shortened after good performance. Work takes place five days a week in different shifts, alongside vocational school.

Learning the complete building and gardening range; gaining insight into checkout, service center and goods receiving operations; advising customers in the store; learning about ordering goods and optimal product presentation; answering customer inquiries through the app, email and messenger; contributing to projects, the apprentice project week and the two-week apprentice store.

Successful secondary school certificate, intermediate secondary school certificate or university entrance qualification before the apprenticeship begins; enjoyment of working with people and an open manner; motivation for varied tasks and an active daily routine; clear communication in person and digitally; willingness to advise customers and sell actively.

Tiered pay: €1,175 in year 1, €1,280 in year 2 and €1,425 in year 3, plus pro-rated holiday and Christmas bonuses; mobility bonus of up to €30 net per month; six weeks of annual vacation; personal buddy; product, system and sales training; 15% discount in stores and on obi.de; heavily discounted company bike; opportunity to move into responsible specialist positions after the apprenticeship.