Jobs and vacancies as career changer in retail (m/f/x)

Drei Mitarbeitende stehen in der Frischeabteilung.

Are you looking for a new career direction, a secure position in a stable industry with good prospects, where you can hit the ground running even without training and want to work in a forward-looking company? Then this job as a career changer in retail is just right for you. In our stores and markets, we offer a lateral entry into a versatile professional field in which you can gain a foothold even without traditional training. You can expect a secure job, a strong team and a structured induction where you will learn everything you need for your new job step by step. Start a varied job now and work with us to create a positive shopping experience for our customers.

The job as a career changer in retail (m/f/x)

Even without training, as a career changer you will be part of the store team right from the start and take on a variety of tasks in the store. With your motivation, your service orientation and your ability to work in a structured and reliable manner, you will ensure that our customers feel comfortable and that processes run smoothly. Previous experience in retail is an advantage, but not essential - commitment, team spirit and a love of working with people are much more important.

Our jobs are aimed at motivated career changers who enjoy working with customers and are looking for a long-term perspective.



Eine lachende Mitarbeiterin steht vor einem Kuchen.

Typical day-to-day work in your job as a career changer (m/f/x)

No two days are the same - that's what makes the job in the store so exciting. You lend a hand everywhere and get to know different areas.

That's what you'll find in your new job:

  • Customer service and sales:You are the contact person for our customers and ensure a pleasant shopping experience with your friendly advice.
  • Stocking and maintenance of the sales area:You take care of the presentation of goods, restock shelves and ensure that the sales floor is attractive.
  • Cashier activity:You carry out payment transactions correctly and maintain an overview even with a high volume of customers.
  • Goods receipt and inspection:You will assist with the acceptance of deliveries and check the quality and completeness of the goods.
  • Quality and freshness checks:You pay attention to order, cleanliness and compliance with our standards.
  • Teamwork:You work closely with your colleagues and provide support where help is needed.

Depending on the professional field and trading company, your activities and areas of the job may vary slightly.

Tasks and activities

The most important tasks in your job as a career changer in the market include

  • Support in sales and on the sales floor
  • Cashiering and processing of payment transactions
  • Clearing and refilling the goods
  • Checking freshness, quality and best-before dates
  • Ensuring cleanliness and order in the store
  • Implementation of campaigns and seasonal placements
  • Teamwork for smooth operations in the store


The tasks and areas of your job may vary depending on the occupational field. Details and further information can be found in the respective job offer.

Qualifications and skills

Your personality and motivation are crucial for a successful start to your job as a career changer. Training is not necessary.

  • Enjoy dealing with people
  • Friendly and service-oriented demeanor
  • Reliable and careful way of working
  • Team spirit and commitment
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Flexibility in working hours

Eine lächelnde Mitarbeiterin steht vor einem Regal.

Training and entry as a career changer:in

For this job as a career changer, you don't need to have completed vocational training, a degree or direct professional experience. Much more important is your willingness to learn new things.

Advantages for a lateral entry job are:

  • First experience in sales, gastronomy, in a care profession or in contact with customers
  • Interest in trade and food
  • German language skills appropriate to the job

Income and salary

In your new job, you will benefit from secure conditions and attractive additional benefits:

  • Collective pay scale
  • Development opportunities depending on experience
  • Vacation and Christmas bonus
  • Employees:internal discounts
  • Crisis-proof workplace in a strong company
Eine lächelnde Mitarbeiterin steht mit einem Obstkorb in der Frischeabteilung.

Requirements and prerequisites

Ideally, this is what you need for your lateral entry job:

  • Motivation for entering the retail sector - even without industry experience
  • Enjoy direct customer contact
  • Reliability, commitment and a sense of responsibility
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Interest in a long-term career with a future
  • German language skills appropriate to the job

Career opportunities and prospects

A job as a career changer is your entry into a long-term career. If you show commitment and want to develop yourself further, there are many paths open to you:

  • Taking on additional activities in the market
  • Specialization in certain areas
  • Further training through internal training programs
  • Development towards management up to store management

This will turn your first job into a long-term career, which we will shape together individually and according to your skills.

Zwei Mitarbeitende stehen hinter der Kassa.

What we offer you

To make you feel at home right from the start, we offer you the following in your job:

  • An intensive and structured induction
  • A helpful, appreciative team
  • Clear processes and modern tools
  • Employee discounts for your purchase
  • Health promotion offers
  • Flexible working time models for a good work-life balance

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