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A.T.U

Kfz-Service & Teilezubehör-Händler Deutschlands

Retail Sales Clerk Apprentice

Internship
No salary listed
Erkelenz, Germany
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • Good German language skills at a minimum B2 level.
  • Fresh ideas and a good eye for order and detail.
  • Patience and genuine enjoyment of explaining things to others and helping with purchasing decisions.
  • Curiosity about trying new products and engaging intensively with the product range.
  • Interest in an active job and confidence using digital media.
Responsibilities
  • Learn about the company's products, services, and offerings.
  • Advise customers, operate the checkout, and schedule appointments to provide an optimal customer experience.
  • Maintain sales and storage areas for appealing product presentation.
  • Support goods receipt, incoming-goods inspection, and storage.
  • Work a five-day week from Monday through Saturday.

About the company

ATU runs a nationwide auto service and parts retail network in Germany, with 529 service centers and an online shop. It services vehicles of all makes, performing maintenance and repairs while offering a large range of original-equipment parts, tires, accessories, and mobility products; the vehicle’s warranty remains intact. As part of Mobivia, ATU shares a network of brands, locations, and staff to serve private customers and fleets across Germany. Its goal is to provide convenient, affordable automotive care with a focus on sustainability, including tire recycling and other recycling initiatives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bedburg-Hau, Germany

Founded

1985

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • German drivers increasingly defect from dealers to independent workshops, boosting A.T.U traffic.
  • Mobivia ownership supports purchasing power, supplier leverage, and cross-border operational know-how.
  • A.T.U still retains dominant scale in Germany, protecting brand visibility and local pricing power.

What critics are saying

  • Liqui Moly ended its 25-year partnership in May 2025, hurting additive credibility.
  • Austria exited in February 2024, shrinking A.T.U's footprint and signaling weak expansion returns.
  • Nine-thousand employees across 531 sites create severe wage pressure; margin compression threatens cash generation.

What makes A.T.U unique

  • A.T.U runs Germany's largest branded independent workshop network, with 531 German locations.
  • Mobivia backs A.T.U, combining parts retail and repair expertise across Europe.
  • A.T.U's customer convenience model pairs long hours, quick service, and nationwide coverage.

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Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
RetailDetail
Apr 27th, 2022
Werner left A.T.U on Apr 27th 22'.

Werner comes from Auto-Teile-Unger, a German car repair chain, where he served as top executive between 2015 and 2018.