Trainee programme
Done with your studies? Why not become a trainee at KODi next?
Whether you’re based in store or at head office, you will be encouraged to put your existing knowledge to good use and keep on gaining more work experience during our trainee programme over 12 to 18 months.
We give you the chance to work on a variety of tasks and get involved with exciting projects as a trainee at KODi. You can rest assured that your colleagues will be on hand to help you with your professional and personal development.
We only take on trainees when we have enough vacancies because we like to offer all our trainees a realistic chance of being offered a permanent position. This is why you will find that the start dates for our trainee programmes vary. Most of our trainee positions crop up in Sales (e.g. Trainee Sales Manager) and Buying Management. So we recommend that you keep an eye on our vacancies.
You need to have completed your vocational training or studies in the relevant subject area if you want to apply for a place as a trainee. You will receive confirmation that we have received your application after you submit it. The HR department and relevant team will check over your application in great depth. We will invite you to an online introductory interview or we will let you know that you have been unsuccessful. If that first interview goes well, we will invite you to a second interview at our head office in Oberhausen.
If you show your commitment and complete the full trainee programme, there is a chance that you will be able to stay with us for the next stage of your career.
Come and explore the fast-paced world of retail with us! We are look forward to receiving your application!
Still not sure if a trainee programme at KODi is the right path for you?
Then take a look at what Niklas has to say.
“At KODi, I particularly value the trust in my work, the streamlined decision-making processes and the team spirit.”
“The KODi trainee programme requires a hands-on approach and involves working on lots of exciting projects. If you’re proactive, motivated and interested in a career in retail, this is the right path for you. From day one, I was able to handle my own projects and thus take on responsibility. In day-to-day work, it is extremely motivating that new ideas can be taken forward quickly thanks to efficient decision-making processes. I can always rely on my colleagues because we get on really well together as a team.”
Tell us, Niklas …
I already knew KODi well before the trainee programme. During my studies, I often bought stationery and various utensils for my apartment there. I came across the job ad on a jobs site and applied straight away.
The application process went smoothly. I was able to apply for the position online and soon received feedback and an invitation to an initial interview with the management of the online shop.
In the second interview, I presented the result of a task that I received in advance, so I was able to prepare well for it. At the end of the second interview, I received final acceptance for the trainee programme.
However, the process may vary from department to department.
Online retail is dynamic and characterised by fast, often day-by-day decisions as well as technical innovations.
My role is to optimise the user experience for our customers in the online shop. Various analyses help me to identify appropriate recommendations for action in order to satisfy customers. I am also responsible for ensuring that all technical processes function flawlessly and carry out various projects independently.
The freedom and the trust placed in me and my work are what I value most about my job at KODi. Right from the start, I was able to work on projects independently and then implement them quickly and easily thanks to the streamlined decision-making processes. In addition, there is a great deal of team spirit amongst the colleagues at KODi. Everyone listens to each other and is happy to help if someone has any questions.
KODi offers motivated applicants a wide range of development and advancement opportunities. Thanks to the flat hierarchies and streamlined decision-making processes, it sometimes feels like working at a start-up, which I find very refreshing.
The trainee programme is, amongst other things, about developing and ‘thinking outside the box.’ In this way, you may also be able to discover areas of responsibility with which you had not previously had any contact. Just be open-minded and you will have a lot of fun at work!
You can see the results of my day-to-day work when you browse the KODi online shop. I am now working as a creative shop manager, so I am focusing on design-related topics within the online shop. I also make sure that the technical interfaces of back-end systems work, which has a direct impact on the user experience in the shop.