What's the difference from the Kaufmann im Einzelhandel?

Verkäufer lasts 2 years focused on selling; the Kaufmann im Einzelhandel lasts 3 years and adds commercial management. You can move from one to the other.

Do I need to speak German already?

No. We train you from beginner level up to the required B2 in Douala, before departure.

Salesperson (Verkäufer/in)

A fast entry into German retail: a 2-year Ausbildung focused on selling, advice and the checkout.

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The profession

The salesperson welcomes and advises customers, presents products, handles the checkout, receives and stocks goods. The foundation of the commercial trade, with constant customer contact.

Salary

During the Ausbildung, about 940 to 1,250 €/month depending on region and agreement (the statutory minimum training pay applies). On entry, about 2,300 to 2,600 €/month (sources: Entgeltatlas of the Federal Employment Agency, sector scales). Indicative figures, varying by employer and region.

Duration and path

The training lasts 2 years, alternating company / vocational school. It can be extended by one year to the Kaufmann im Einzelhandel qualification (3 years total).

Employers hiring

Supermarkets and discounters (Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl), drugstores (dm, Rossmann), specialist retail and large chains. Demand for sales staff is constant nationwide.

Prospects and progression

After qualifying, you can continue to Kaufmann im Einzelhandel, then progress to department and store manager. Sales remains a fast-hiring sector.

German level and visa

B2 is the standard for a commercial Ausbildung, because of customer contact. You need an Ausbildung contract and a training visa (§ 16a). We train you to B2 in Douala and handle the paperwork.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference from the Kaufmann im Einzelhandel?: Verkäufer lasts 2 years focused on selling; the Kaufmann im Einzelhandel lasts 3 years and adds commercial management. You can move from one to the other.
Do I need to speak German already?: No. We train you from beginner level up to the required B2 in Douala, before departure.

Indicative gross ranges from public German sources (Federal Employment Agency, Entgeltatlas, Gehalt.de, IHK). In retail, pay follows sector collective agreements (Einzelhandel) and the statutory minimum wage, and varies by region, employer and experience. Commerce is a non-regulated field: formal recognition is not always required to work, but may be needed depending on the visa route. Recognition and visa rules change: always check your case with the competent German authorities.