Your BIPA job – your career in Austrian retail
Your BIPA job – your career in Austrian retail
Would you like to get started in retail and become part of a team that values cohesion, appreciation and development? Then a job at BIPA – Austria's largest drugstore retailer – is just right for you.
With a job at BIPA, you will actively shape the everyday life of a successful brand and ensure that our customers enjoy care, beauty and well-being every day.
Whether you are looking for a new challenge or a career that suits you, a job at BIPA will open up a wide range of opportunities in Austrian retail. We invite you to become part of the BIPA success story and help us shape the retail industry of tomorrow.
Working at BIPA – who we are
BIPA is part of the REWE Group and is one of Austria's leading drugstore retailers. Thanks to our dedicated teams and innovative ideas, we have been writing a real success story in Austrian retail for decades. In around 600 shops, our teams ensure that our customers feel completely at home every day.
As an employer, BIPA stands for appreciation, openness and solidarity. Respectful interaction with one another is a matter of course for us, both within the team and with our customers. We are convinced that only together can we create the shopping experience that defines BIPA – with heart, common sense and genuine passion for our customers.
Our teams in the stores are the heart of the company, because they advise, inspire and convince through their friendly interaction with customers and colleagues.
Entry-level opportunities in the branches
Whether you have initial professional experience, are at the beginning of your career or want to change careers, at BIPA you will find a job that suits you. The work in our shops is characterised by variety, responsibility and genuine team spirit.
Sales assistant – the heart of the shop
As a sales assistant, you are in direct contact with our customers and ensure that they feel well advised in every way. Your tasks include:
- Providing friendly advice and selling our beauty and care products
- Operating the cash register and stocking shelves
- Implementing promotions and product displays
Make-up artist – your passion is beauty
As a make-up artist, you are an expert in skincare, trends and individual advice. Your job is to help our customers find their style, give tips on skincare, make-up and styling, and use your expertise to contribute to a special shopping experience.
Shop Manager: Success through commitment and team spirit
As a Shop Manager, you will be responsible for your location. In your job, you will serve as a role model, lead your team with enthusiasm, organise the daily routine and ensure successful operations.
Apprenticeship at BIPA – Your start in the world of beauty & consulting
Are you considering an apprenticeship where you can inspire people? Then BIPA is the right place for you. With an apprenticeship as a retail salesperson specialising in perfumery, you will lay the foundation for your career. You will learn everything about sales, product knowledge, cosmetics and care products, and customer service.
During your training, you will benefit from practical training and exciting further education. We focus on your personal development – with enjoyment, personal responsibility and real prospects.
Income, salary and benefits
Your income in your BIPA job is based on the collective agreement for Austrian retail and is adjusted according to your experience, qualifications and area of responsibility.
We are an employer that cares about its employees. We recognise performance and commitment, which is why you will also receive numerous benefits:
- Discounts and social benefits from our works council
- Discount card for purchases at BIPA and partner companies
- Health benefits and additional leave for preventive healthcare
- Discounted pension scheme
- Further training and individual support
- At the Wiener Neudorf site, meal allowance for the canteen
We want you to feel comfortable in your job, not only professionally but also personally.
Career opportunities and development
A job at BIPA is more than just a workplace: it is your opportunity to successfully establish yourself in the Austrian retail sector. Many of our managers started out in the branch as apprentices or sales assistants and now work as shop managers or in other positions (e.g. as department managers or sales coaches) within the REWE Group.
We support you on your career path with internal training courses, practical training and targeted career planning.
At BIPA, the following applies: if you show commitment, take on responsibility and enjoy your work, you can achieve anything.
What strengthens you with us
We know that working in retail requires dedication, and we make sure that you feel empowered to do so.
Here's what you can expect from your job at BIPA:
- A job with a major Austrian employer
- Fair pay and attractive benefits
- Flexible working time models (full-time, part-time, marginal employment)
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Health services
- Discounts and shopping benefits
- A respectful, collegial working environment
- Genuine development opportunities within the REWE Group
- Shops throughout Austria – close to home and diverse
FAQ
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You can join us as an apprentice, sales assistant, make-up artist or shop manager – depending on your experience and interests.
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Yes! At BIPA, career changers are very welcome. We will prepare you specifically for your job and support you during your induction period. It is important that you enjoy your work, communicating with customers and are willing to learn.
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From full-time to part-time to marginal employment or Saturday jobs: flexible models allow you to tailor your working days to suit your individual needs.
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We offer numerous internal training courses, workshops and development programmes so that you can continuously expand your skills and shape your career path to branch management or beyond.
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Thanks to our large number of branches, we offer many job opportunities. You can easily apply online via our job portal: select your region, find a job vacancy and submit your application in seconds. Often, you don't even need a CV or cover letter. So end your job search now – we look forward to receiving your application at one of our stores!