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Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachwirt/in - Handel (doppelt qualifizierende Ausbildung)

This dual-qualified initial vocational training combines the apprenticeship as a Retail Sales Assistant (Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel) with the qualification as a Business Administrator in Commerce (Handelsfachwirt/in). It comprehensively prepares you for responsible positions in the retail sector and takes place in companies, commercial training institutions, and vocational schools. The duration varies.

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What you do

  • Advising and selling products to customers
  • Merchandise presentation and care in the sales area
  • Cashier duties and processing payment transactions
  • Ordering, receiving, and storing goods deliveries
  • Conducting inventories and managing stock
  • Participating in marketing and sales promotion activities
  • Handling commercial and administrative tasks

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur
  • Strong interest in commerce, business, and customer interaction
  • Excellent communication and service skills
  • Organizational talent and sense of responsibility
  • Good mathematical and linguistic abilities
  • Teamwork skills and resilience
  • Proficiency in using digital media

Career prospects

  1. 1Management positions in retail (e.g., store manager, department head)
  2. 2Specialist positions in purchasing, sales, or marketing
  3. 3Further training to become a Business Economist (IHK)
  4. 4Enrollment in university studies (e.g., Business Administration) under specific conditions
  5. 5Self-employment in retail or e-commerce

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,150 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training) Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur; Strong interest in commerce, business, and customer interaction; Excellent communication and service skills; Organizational talent and sense of responsibility.

Where can I find open Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Business Administrator – Retail (Dual-Qualified Vocational Training)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.