Bookseller Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about books? And people? Then make both your profession. In your apprenticeship as a bookseller (m/f/d), you will dive deep into the world of books. You will deal with new releases, genres and various topics and develop a feel for which book suits which customer. In the process, you will get to know our diverse range and advise our customers personally – from books and games to gift ideas. Together with your team, you will ensure that every visit to Thalia becomes a special experience.

Advise customers: You find the right books, games, gift ideas and more – and inspire with your personal advice; Become a favorite bookseller: You discover new titles, write your own reviews and share your personal reading recommendations; Shape our ranges: You present our products creatively and create an atmosphere that invites browsing and discovery; Create special experiences: You support events such as readings and ensure unforgettable moments with your team; Shape the book trade: You gain insights into sales, checkout, goods receipt and the processes behind the scenes.

You have at least an intermediate secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife) or are about to graduate; You have good to very good German skills and communicate confidently in German, both orally and in writing. This is required for advising our customers and for vocational school; You enjoy approaching people and take pleasure in advising them personally; You love books and enjoy digital offerings and diverse thematic worlds.

Fair apprenticeship remuneration: €1,140 in the first year, €1,260 in the second and €1,410 gross in the third year plus holiday and Christmas bonuses; Attractive benefits: 20% staff discount, 30 days vacation, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free tolino eReader and much more; Personal mentoring: Fixed contact persons accompany you throughout your apprenticeship; Block tuition at no extra cost: We cover travel, accommodation and meals at the Mediacampus Frankfurt; Apprenticeship with perspective: The vast majority of our apprentices stay with us after the apprenticeship. Whether as a bookseller on site, on the path to management via our specialist further training or at headquarters; we show you early on where your career can go.