Seize your opportunity

Seize your opportunity and become a leader at Woolworth—even during your training and development program!

If you impress us with outstanding performance throughout your training and development period and demonstrate strong motivation as well as solid professional competence, you can follow in the footsteps of some of our former and current trainees. They seized this opportunity and, thanks to their strong performance, are now working as store managers after completing their training and development—or even as acting store managers while still in the program. See for yourself:

Tobias (on the right in the picture) receives the certificate of appointment as acting store manager from Sebastian (district manager, on the left in the picture).

I did it!

Why did you choose Woolworth and the training and development program to become a Retail Specialist (Handelsfachwirt)?

After completing my secondary education, I was specifically looking for a development program that not only conveys solid theoretical knowledge but also has a strong practical focus. Through my aunt, who worked at Woolworth GmbH for many years, I already knew that the company provides extensive know-how and offers the opportunity to take on responsibility at an early stage. That especially appealed to me and motivated me to pursue a career at Woolworth.

Which tasks during your training and development do you enjoy the most?

During my training and development period, I particularly enjoyed being involved in new store openings and revitalization projects. In day-to-day operations, some of my favorite tasks include rotating seasonal transition areas and stocking them with current, fresh seasonal merchandise.

Briefly describe your career path within the training and development program and your future goals.

I started in September 2020 at Store 1130 in Hamburg-Niendorf. After six months, I was given the opportunity to take on the role of deputy store manager. In July 2022, I was then offered the chance to oversee Store 1483 in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg, which I supported as acting store manager. My goals include continuously developing my core competencies so that, in the short to medium term, I can take on greater responsibility and successfully drive and further develop the areas I am responsible for.

Lea (on the left in the picture) receives the certificate of appointment as acting store manager from Tina (district manager, on the right in the picture).

Full trust

Why did you choose Woolworth and the training and development program to become a Retail Specialist (Handelsfachwirt)?

Since my previous employer was unable to offer me further training opportunities, I decided to join Woolworth. In addition, my district manager made the development program sound very appealing during the interview.

Which tasks during your training and development do you enjoy the most?

Training employees and working together as a team to develop goals!

Briefly describe your career path within the training and development program and your future goals.

I started in my first store (1126 Berlin) with stocking shelves and working at the checkout. Quite quickly, my former store manager trained me to take on supervisory responsibilities and encouraged my further development. From June 2022 onwards, I moved to my current store (1106 Berlin), where I have been able to put my acquired knowledge to the best possible use.

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