CAREER PATHS FOR STUDENTS
You are just starting out on your professional journey and are looking for a place where you can learn as well as grow? At Wempe, we offer you sound training, personal support and a wide range of opportunities. Our apprenticeship programmes combine hands-on training with individual support. You can even train abroad.
Sylt, Paris, New York?
Being truly welcome.
When colleagues become best friends.
Attractive compensation (plus Christmas and vacation bonuses)
Training as a retail salesperson starts at 1.100 € in the first year of training (1.300 € in the second year and 1.500 € in the third year)
Training as a watchmaker starts at 1.100 € in the first year of training (1.200 € in the second year and 1.400 € in the third year)
Training as a retail specialist starts at 1.300 € in the first year of training (1.500 € in the second year and 1.900 € in the third year)
High employment rate
You have an above-average 90% chance of being taken on. Because we want to plan with you for the long term. We do everything we can to create an environment in which you feel comfortable and want to stay.
Individual development opportunities
With the Wempe Academy, you benefit from a variety of seminars and internationally recognized qualifications and develop your skills.
Sales and service bonuses
In our branches, you will receive sales and service bonuses during your training.
Germany ticket and travel costs
We cover the full cost of the Germany ticket as well as all travel costs to theory sessions and seminar fees during your training.
State-of-the-art technology
During your training, we will provide you with an iPhone and/or iPad as required.
30 vacation days per year
And with increasing length of service, there are even additional vacation days.
Trainee flat share in Glashütte (watchmaking)
In the first year of your apprenticeship, you will live in our flat share free of charge. Ideal for arriving and getting to know each other.
Corporate Benefits
As a Wempe employee, you will receive exclusive discounts on fashion, events, travel, technology and much more.
DISCOVER YOUR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT WEMPE – IN SALES OR WATCHMAKING
Apprenticeship watchmaker
Precision, passion and craftsmanship at the highest level - watchmaking at Wempe. Exciting development opportunities await you: in the service department of our branches, as a brand expert or in a managerial position in the workshop and production. Further training such as master craftsman courses can be supported if suitable and required.
Sales consultant training
Advice at eye level, style and trust - sales at Wempe is about much more than fine products. You build real relationships. And we specifically promote your talent with internal development programs, mentoring and an appreciative feedback culture.
Retail clerk
You attend a vocational school near the location of your apprenticeship for 1.5 days a week and work at your Wempe location the rest of the time. During school holidays, you can take a holiday or work as usual.
Commercial specialist
The theoretical portion of the apprenticeship is taught in ten blocks of two to three weeks each at the BZE (Bildungszentrum des Einzelhandels) in Goslar or Springe near Hannover. There you'll meet the apprentices from other locations. Wempe takes on the costs of travel, lodging and meals. In Bavaria, the teaching blocks take place at the Akademie Handel in Munich or Nuremberg.
Watchmaker
The theoretical portion is mainly taught in blocks in Glashütte. You learn practical skills in our training centre and later as you work in one of our locations.
For the apprenticeship as a commercial specialist, you need the German Abitur (German university entrance qualification or vocational college qualification) including a practical portion, for the retail clerk apprenticeship a school leaving certificate is enough. The apprenticeship as a commercial specialist takes three years and actually encompasses three training programmes: retail clerk, commercial specialist and trainer's training. The apprenticeship as a retail clerk is just one programme, but you can build on it after completion parallel to work and qualify as a commercial specialist.
Good marks are important. Not least because part of the technical knowledge is acquired in independent study and forms the basis for a successful qualification. But your enthusiasm for retail or watchmaking is just as important.
Longer stays abroad are not possible during your apprenticeship because of the vocational school requirement. However, short deployments to our locations in Madrid, Paris or New York can be included as part of the practical portion. We offer these specifically to apprentices who stand out with their exceptional commitment and excellent performance. They are a valuable chance to gain international experience. After qualifying, if you have the necessary language skills and long-term commitment, there is nothing to keep you from working abroad.
Lots! You can take part in professional sales training in Hamburg or get to know our head office or the Wempe jewellery studio. You visit our location in Glashütte, become familiar with other locations, and have access to a wide range of online training programmes on our Wempe E-Learning Academy. In addition, you build a network of important contacts and gather unique experience. Depending on the type of apprenticeship and focus, our training calendar offers plenty of unique opportunities for personal development.
Good German skills are very important for our customer support and for your apprenticeship with us – they help you succeed at vocational school and in the watchmaking apprenticeship. You don't have to be a native speaker of German, but we do require skills at the B2 level. If you have a certificate of your German proficiency, please enclose it with your application.
Our application process is mostly digital, so you can apply from outside Germany without any problems. For the final step in the application process – a meet-and-greet day at one of our locations or in Glashütte – you will need to be on site in Germany. We cannot offer you a position with Wempe without meeting you in person.
Once you have qualified, you can develop in different directions at Wempe.
As a watchmaker you can start working in one of our locations or in the service centres in Hamburg and Glashütte. You can choose between manufacturing, the service centres or in our watch service shops, and can change departments at a later time or advance to a management position in service or become he deputy manager of a location.
As a retail clerk or commercial specialist, you can become a trainer, assistant, deputy manager or manager of a location or boutique. At our head office, you can also train to become a team lead or department head in many different departments, such as category management, the jewellery or watch department, controlling or customer service.
Regardless of what type of apprenticeship you enrol in, we support your development with e-learning programmes and specialist trainings and courses. Also, we promote potential leaders as part of our Talent Development Programme and with leadership training.
Unfortunately, a part-time apprenticeship is not possible at this time.
We do value a well-groomed appearance. There are no uniforms at Wempe. Our preferred style is "individual chic". As soon as you start working for us, we'll give you more information on this topic.
Not all content applies equally to our international locations. If you are uncertain, please check with your recruiting manager.
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