Dual Study Program - Retail Management (Bachelor of Arts)

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. For this, we live a culture where we support each other. Study and apply the content directly in practice! Start your dual study program with us and acquire sound theoretical knowledge to actively shape and optimize processes in everyday work. You have a choice of our six partner universities (DHBW Mannheim, DHBW Heidenheim, DHBW Stuttgart, DHBW Heilbronn, DHGE Eisenach, and HWR Berlin), and you decide on your preferred university during the application process. The framework conditions: You work five days a week in various shifts within our opening hours (Monday to Saturday). You attend your chosen partner university in blocks to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and prepare well for exams.

Retail knowledge – you familiarize yourself intensively with the areas of sales, assortment, and processes to build 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 we offer at OBI to continuously expand your knowledge. Contributing ideas – actively bring in 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 leaving certificate – you have successfully completed your (technical) high school diploma (Abitur/Fachabitur) by the start of studies. 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 (side job/internship).

Attractive pay & tuition fee coverage – staggered remuneration: €1,400 (1st year), €1,800 (2nd year), €1,950 (3rd year) plus pro-rata holiday and Christmas bonuses; we cover your tuition fees completely. Mobility bonus – receive up to €30 net per month, staggered according to your commute. Full bonus from six kilometers; 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 ease your start and stand by your side. Training opportunities – participate in various assortment, system, and sales training as well as soft-skills training on-site in the store or on our digital learning platforms. Responsibility – increasingly take on projects and leadership tasks and actively shape your future. Shopping at OBI – benefit from 15% discount in-store and on obi.de. Sustainable on the go – get a heavily discounted company bike upon interest.