Training as a retail merchant
(m/f/d)
V-Markt | Georg Jos. Kaes GmbH
Kaufbeuren, Kaufbeuren, Schongau, Mindelheim
Start date:
1.9.2025
Job Profile
Graduation
Secondary school leaving certificate or comparable school qualifications qualifying secondary school certificate (Quali) secondary school certificate Completed vocational trainingSoft Skills
Self-management/time management/organization Commercial thinking/Analytical skills Communication skills/customer focus/enjoyment of working with people Teamwork Conflict management/ability to accept criticism Care/Accuracy/Responsibility Resilience/Stress resistance/Psychological stabilityGrades
Total: <3 
English: <3 
German: <3 
Math: <3Areas of Interest
service Trade Economy, administrationImportant School Subjects
- math
- German
- Business
Training Content
- Conducting sales conversations
- Customer service
- Procuring, receiving, and storing goods
- Control business processes
- Pricing policy
- Marketing concepts
- Plan staff deployment
- managing business processes
Estimated Salary
Benefits
- A strong salary
- 30 days of annual leave, voluntary additional holiday and Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme
- discounted employee purchases
- E-learning on a specially provided tablet
- "Learning by doing" solving tasks independently and responsibly
- comprehensive professional training, practical, individual exam preparation
- supporting in-house training
Career Perspectives
- Above-average chances of being hired after training
- Excellent career opportunities in a future-proof industry
- Filling leadership positions from within the company
Expectations
- You are outgoing
- You enjoy learning new things
- You're a "roll-up-your-sleeves" kind of person.
- You are friendly
- You have a sales gene.
- You are committed
- You are interested in the world of retail.
Job Description
In your apprenticeship as a retail sales assistant, you'll learn how to become a true sales expert in your product area. Don't worry, you won't have to go it alone! We'll support you every step of the way. With us, you'll learn how to conduct sales and consultation conversations appropriately with a wide variety of customers, sales representatives, and suppliers. You'll not only learn about the latest products, but also how to win over customers with your charm and expertise. From small talk to professional advice – sales will be your stage!
Contact Person
Daria Przybyla
Training Consultant | Human Resources
Tel: +49 8341 807388
Email: dprzybyla@v-markt.de
V-Markt | Georg Jos. Kaes GmbH
Kaufbeuren, Kaufbeuren, Schongau, Mindelheim +34
SIMPLY BETTER SHOPPING
Our guiding principle, designed to accompany your shopping experience every day
Georg Jos. Kaes GmbH is a sixth-generation, family-run retail company that has held a central position in the South German retail landscape for over 155 years. As the operator of the brands V-Markt, V-Baumarkt, Christl’s Modemarkt, C&C, and 1865 Outdoor Equipment, the company is represented at nearly 58 locations and is the last remaining medium-sized retail company in the region.
The Georg Jos. Kaes GmbH supermarkets, better known as V-Markt, offer a virtually limitless product range, the best regional products, a constantly expanding organic selection, and many other shopping experiences that are simply enjoyable. In addition, at 13 V-Baumarkt stores, all DIY enthusiasts—from hobbyists to professional tradespeople—will find a wide range of products, expert advice, and a diverse selection of services.
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