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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Trade Specialist Program Intern - 3-in-1

Retail SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2027Krefeld, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have an Abitur or Fachabitur and have completed an internship.
  • Have a strong interest in retail and enjoy interacting with customers from the gastronomy and food industries.
  • Demonstrate engagement, initiative, and communication skills.
  • Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Learn each department of a METRO wholesale store, as well as delivery operations and customer management.
  • Advise customers and help create positive shopping experiences while learning about the product range.
  • Develop expertise in food and gastronomy products.
  • Learn to manage product flows, organize processes, and design sales floors.
  • Develop knowledge through seminars, e-learning, and projects related to the food and gastronomy sectors.
  • Take responsibility for apprentices and lead personal projects as preparation for a future position.
  • Complete the three-year program and earn qualifications as a retail salesperson, trade specialist, and trainer (AdA certificate).

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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