BIPA training – your introduction to the world of beauty and perfumery

Are you interested in retail, enjoy working with people and are fully committed to your work? Then an apprenticeship at BIPA perfumery is just right for you. With BIPA as your employer, you will start your career in one of Austria's best-known drugstore chains – right in the shop, close to customers and at the heart of the action.

During your apprenticeship, you will be part of a strong team from the very beginning and will learn step by step about the varied day-to-day work in the shop with experienced employees. You will work in a modern working environment with a diverse range of beauty, care, health, household and perfumery products and actively help to shape the shopping experience. Training at BIPA offers you a secure job, practical training, personal support and real prospects for your personal and professional success in retail.

Tasks and topics at BIPA

As part of your apprenticeship, you will gain comprehensive insight into all important aspects of the shop's operations. Your apprenticeship will take place on site and is highly practice-oriented. This will allow you to learn the trade from the ground up.

As an apprentice retail salesperson, you can expect to perform the following tasks and cover the following topics:

Sales & customer service: You will interact with customers on a daily basis, advise them in a friendly manner and help them select products.
Product presentation & shelf management: You will stock shelves, present a modern, competitively priced range of products in an appealing way and conscientiously ensure that goods are tidy and available.
Merchandise management & processes: You will assist with goods receipt, check deliveries and learn how to handle orders and warehousing.
Assortment & product knowledge: You will build up specialist knowledge of beauty, care and drugstore products, as well as perfumery, and stay informed about current trends.
Teamwork & responsibility: You will work closely with your shop team and take on a variety of tasks in day-to-day business.

During your apprenticeship, you will be able to discover your strengths and set priorities, and in the long term you can also develop into a shop manager. The apprenticeship as a retail salesperson forms the basis of your training and is continuously supplemented with practical content in everyday work.

Requirements and qualifications for joining BIPA

To do an apprenticeship at BIPA, you need to be motivated, willing to learn and enjoy interacting with people. You must have completed compulsory schooling – it is also important that you are interested in retail and drugstore and beauty products.

What you should bring to your apprenticeship at BIPA:

Interest in retail and beauty & drugstore products
A friendly, service-oriented manner
A reliable and meticulous approach to work
The ability to work in a team and a sense of responsibility
German language skills appropriate to the job
Motivation, a willingness to learn and enjoyment of working with people
Previous experience in retail is not essential. During your apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive training and support from experienced colleagues and an apprentice trainer.

Course and duration of the apprenticeship

The apprenticeship usually lasts three years. It combines practical training in the shop with lessons at vocational school. In addition, you have the opportunity to tailor your training to your individual needs, for example as part of an apprenticeship with Matura.

During your training, you will learn about all relevant areas of the shop and receive targeted support.

What you will learn during your apprenticeship at BIPA:

Practical work in everyday shop life with clearly regulated working hours
Product knowledge and range knowledge
Professional customer communication
Working independently in a team
In addition to practical experience in the branch, you will deepen your knowledge at vocational school and in internal training courses – a solid foundation for your future career in retail. You can expect a modern environment where teamwork is a top priority.

Salary

As an employer, it is important to us to reward your commitment and performance. That is why your apprentice salary at BIPA is above the collective agreement for the Austrian retail sector and increases with each year of your apprenticeship. You will receive fair, punctual pay, an appreciative working environment and additional benefits.

During your apprenticeship, you will receive:

1st year of apprenticeship: € 1,220
2nd year of apprenticeship: € 1,350
3rd year of apprenticeship: € 1,688

You will also enjoy attractive benefits during your apprenticeship:

Bonuses of up to €2,700 for good performance
Personal support and encouragement from mentors and experienced employees
Internal training and further education opportunities
Apprenticeship with Matura and internship abroad possible
Health promotion
Comprehensive training programme

BIPA is a secure and modern employer as part of the REWE Group Austria, offering you security, stability and diverse prospects in retail, as well as a great workplace with regular working hours.

Further training and career opportunities after the apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is the first step towards a long-term career in perfumery. Our apprentices form the foundation for BIPA's long-term success. That is why we train with the aim of taking on apprentices after they have successfully completed their apprenticeship and providing them with targeted further development.

After completing your final apprenticeship examination at our company, many paths are open to you, for example:

Further development as a shop manager
Participation in internal training and development programmes
Long-term career opportunities and possibilities within BIPA and the REWE Group
Many managers at BIPA started their careers with an apprenticeship in a shop. With commitment and motivation, you will have numerous opportunities for professional and personal development as well as long-term prospects in retail. Start your personal success story now.

BIPA training – your introduction to the world of beauty and perfumery