Apprenticeship as a Retail Management Assistant

The three-year apprenticeship at OBI provides comprehensive knowledge of the home improvement and garden range, store operations, customer advice, merchandise management and digital customer channels. The apprenticeship can be shortened for good performance. After completion, there are opportunities in responsible specialist positions such as kitchen or garden planning, plant advice or sales for business customers.

Learn the entire home improvement and garden range and later specialize; gain experience in the checkout, service center and goods-receiving areas; advise customers; learn how to order and present products effectively; answer customer inquiries through the app, email and messenger; work with the team on store projects and gain experience during the apprentice project week or the two-week apprentice store.

A successful lower secondary school diploma, intermediate secondary school diploma or university entrance qualification before the apprenticeship begins; enjoyment of working with people and an open manner; motivation for varied tasks; clear communication in direct conversations and digital channels, with a willingness to advise and sell.

Graduated pay of €1,175 in the first, €1,280 in the second and €1,425 in the third year, plus pro-rated vacation and Christmas bonuses; a mobility allowance of up to €30 net per month; six weeks of annual vacation; a personal buddy; product-range, systems and sales training; a 15% employee discount at OBI; and a heavily discounted company bike.