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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Trade Specialist Trainee - 3-in-1

Retail SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEssen, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have Abitur or Fachabitur; the posting also states that a completed internship is required with the Fachabitur qualification.
  • Have a strong interest in retail and enjoy interacting with customers from the gastronomy and food industries.
  • Demonstrate commitment and communication skills.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the three-year Abiturientenprogramm and earn IHK qualifications as a retail salesperson, Handelsfachwirt, and AdA trainer.
  • Learn the departments of a METRO wholesale market, as well as delivery and customer management.
  • Create positive shopping experiences, advise customers, and learn about the product range.
  • Build expertise in food and gastronomy products.
  • Learn to manage merchandise flows, organize processes, and creatively arrange sales areas.
  • Develop through seminars, e-learning, and projects that provide insight into the food and gastronomy sectors.
  • Take responsibility for apprentices and develop and lead projects.
  • Attend ten two-week block seminars at the Bildungszentrum des Einzelhandels in Goslar or the Akademie Handel in Augsburg, depending on residence.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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