Ausbildung career
Music Retailer / Music Salesperson Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Musikfachhändler/in
The vocational training as a Music Retailer (Musikfachhändler/in) is a 3-year recognized apprenticeship in industry and trade. You will learn to comprehensively advise customers on musical instruments, sheet music, sound carriers, and accessories, and to sell these products. The training also covers product presentation, inventory management, and processing orders and complaints in a music store.
What you do
- Advise customers on musical instruments, sheet music, sound carriers, and accessories
- Sell goods, process payments, and issue invoices
- Present and maintain products attractively in the sales area
- Take orders, receive deliveries, and check merchandise
- Process customer complaints and assist with repair inquiries
- Check inventory levels and conduct stocktakes
Requirements
- Strong interest in music and musical instruments
- Customer-oriented approach and enjoyment of interacting with people
- Good communication and sales skills
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Mittlere Reife)
- Basic knowledge of computers and point-of-sale systems
- Teamwork skills and reliability
- Good German language skills (at least B2 level)
Career prospects
- 1Further training as a Certified Business Administrator in Trade (Fachwirt/in für Handel)
- 2Specialization in specific product areas (e.g., digital music production)
- 3Advancement to branch or department management
- 4Self-employment with your own music store or online retail business
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Music Retailer / Music Salesperson Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 850 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Music Retailer / Music Salesperson Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Music Retailer / Music Salesperson Ausbildung?
Strong interest in music and musical instruments; Customer-oriented approach and enjoyment of interacting with people; Good communication and sales skills; At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Mittlere Reife).
Where can I find open Music Retailer / Music Salesperson Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Music Retailer / Music Salesperson
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.