- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Breuninger's 18-month Abiturientenprogramm qualifies candidates as retail sales professionals (IHK), with practical training focused on menswear or shoes, leather goods and luxury, and block-based vocational schooling in Stuttgart. The programme covers product advice, sales, store operations and commercial processes; after a very good completion, candidates may pursue a work-compatible bachelor's degree and, subject to development, the E. B. Talent leadership programme.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build knowledge of assortment and materials to provide customers with expert product advice.
- Apply learned sales techniques to guide conversations towards successful purchases.
- Support sales operations, including processing complaints, preparing events and implementing sales-promoting measures.
- Gain insight into merchandise management and the use of key figures to manage commercial processes.
- Attend regular training for personal and professional development.
- Take on the role of a manager as part of a project.
Qualifications
- Enjoy sales and working with people, and aspire to a long-term career in retail.
- Feel at home in the fashion world; demonstrate trend awareness and a confident sense of style.
- Have a good understanding of commercial processes and enjoy engaging with complex procedures.
- Bring a positive presence and strong communication skills to advise customers competently.
- Show enthusiasm, an independent approach to work and a sense of responsibility.
- Be willing to work at Breuninger locations throughout Germany after successfully completing the Abiturientenprogramm.
- Have successfully completed the Abitur or Fachhochschulreife.
Skills
Education
Completed Abitur or Fachhochschulreife.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
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Benefits
Attractive training remuneration; occupational pension provision; voluntary social benefits including holiday and Christmas pay; 36 days of annual leave, with additional days from the fifth year; 30% employee discount, also available to a partner and including gastronomy and hairdressing; subsidy for an Urban Sports membership; training and leadership programmes; potential permanent employment at various Breuninger locations; opportunities for social assignments; and, after permanent employment, the option to lease a bicycle or e-bike through salary conversion. Accommodation and meals are provided during block-based vocational schooling in Stuttgart. After a very good qualification, the opportunity to complete a work-compatible bachelor's degree is available; after the degree and subject to appropriate development, candidates may participate in the internal E. B. Talent leadership development programme.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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