Apprenticeship - Retail Salesperson

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 port of call for all projects around the home – true to our motto: Everything doable with OBI. For this we live a culture in which we support each other. Your three-year apprenticeship (can be shortened with good performance!) is the perfect entry to dive deep into our range and lay the foundation for your career. The framework: You work five days a week in various shifts within our opening hours (Monday to Saturday). You attend vocational school in blocks or on fixed days to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and prepare well for the exams.

Product knowledge - You learn our entire construction and garden range and can later specialise in your preferred area. Business processes - In addition to our ranges, you also get to know all other areas such as checkout, service centre and goods receipt to understand our business from the ground up. Customer advice - You advise our customers in the store and find the right solution for every concern. Merchandise management - You familiarise yourself with merchandise ordering and optimal product presentation. Digital customer interaction - Whether app, email or messenger: you answer customer enquiries via our modern channels and experience contemporary customer dialogue. Project participation - Together with the team you implement varied projects in the store and gain valuable experience during the apprentice project week or in our two-week apprentice store.

School leaving certificate - You have a successful lower secondary school certificate, intermediate school certificate or your Abitur before the start of the apprenticeship. Customer orientation - You enjoy dealing with people and have an open manner. Enthusiasm - You bring motivation for varied tasks and a diverse daily routine. Communication skills - You can express yourself clearly and understandably both in direct conversation and digitally and are willing to actively advise and sell.

Attractive pay - Graduated remuneration: €1,175 (1st year), €1,280 (2nd year), €1,425 (3rd year) plus pro-rata holiday and Christmas bonus. Mobility bonus - Receive up to €30 net per month, graduated according to your commute. The full bonus applies from six kilometres; 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 product, system and sales training on site in the store or on our digital learning platforms. 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.