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Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Verkäufer/in

The vocational training as a Salesperson (Verkäufer/in) is a recognized 2-year program in retail. You will learn fundamental sales tasks such as advising customers, presenting merchandise, and processing cash transactions. This profession requires good communication skills and enjoyment of direct customer contact.

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What you do

  • Advise and inform customers
  • Present and label merchandise attractively
  • Process and reconcile cash transactions
  • Receive goods deliveries and maintain inventory
  • Handle complaints and exchanges
  • Conduct sales conversations and offer additional products

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
  • Good oral communication skills
  • Friendly and open demeanor
  • Service-orientation and customer-friendliness
  • Reliability and teamwork
  • Basic math skills

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Retail Sales Manager (Kaufmann/-frau im Einzelhandel, 3-year program)
  2. 2Specialization in specific product areas (e.g., fashion, electronics)
  3. 3Advancement to team leader or assistant store manager
  4. 4Opening your own business after relevant experience

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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 Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant 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 Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss); Good oral communication skills; Friendly and open demeanor; Service-orientation and customer-friendliness.

Where can I find open Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 1,171 open positions at 163 companies, for example at Netto Marken-Discount Stiftung & Co. KG, Deichmann SE, and Lidl Dienstleistung GmbH & Co. KG.

How to apply as a Salesperson / Retail Sales Assistant

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.