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Retail Trade Apprentice (AFC/CFP)

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Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

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Summary: A dynamic and diverse training program where you will learn to advise customers professionally, manage the store, and create unique shopping experiences. Highlights: 1. Comprehensive training with industry experts and opportunities for specialization. 2. Team-based work and direct customer contact in a stimulating environment. 3. Opportunities for professional development with federal certificates and higher education institutions. **Friendliness, empathy, and enthusiasm** Do these terms reflect you? Discover this interesting and varied training program, during which you will learn how to advise customers professionally and competently, leveraging your communication skills and product knowledge acquired throughout your apprenticeship. In addition to customer consultation, you will handle product displays and window dressing. You will learn how to manage daily orders, customer reservations, and take care of warehouse and store maintenance. You will be able to create a unique shopping experience by promoting Al Porto’s creations and packaging them in Al Porto’s unmistakable style. **What do you need to get started successfully?** -------------------------------------------- **Customer orientation** Are you positive and cheerful, passionate about languages, and do you greatly enjoy interacting with people? To advise customers effectively, it is essential to be communicative and possess good manners. **Accuracy and stamina** Do you have a strong sense of hygiene and safety, and do you understand their importance? You will constantly be on the move; therefore, good health and physical fitness are required. **Team spirit** Do you appreciate teamwork and are you willing to work weekends and public holidays, while enjoying your days off during the week? **Why pursue training at Confiserie Al Porto?** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trainers and specialists from the Al Porto team bring years of experience and dedicate themselves passionately and competently to teaching all aspects of the trade, guiding you step-by-step toward achieving your goals and great personal satisfaction. Together with the Al Porto Stazione sales team in Locarno\-Muralto, you will engage daily in diverse activities and continuously deepen your expertise in specialty knowledge and customer consultation. To ensure comprehensive 360-degree training, short placements will be organized at other Al Porto boutiques in Ascona, Bellinzona, and Lugano. The Al Porto apprenticeship takes place over 3\-4 days per week (depending on school schedule), Monday through Sunday, for a duration of 8\.24 hours, scheduled in rotating shifts between 07\.00 and 19\.30\. **What can you expect from vocational school?** -------------------------------------------------------- In parallel with your basic vocational training at Confiserie Al Porto, you will attend classes at the Professional and Commercial Training Center (CPC) in Bellinzona, Locarno, or Chiasso, for 1\-2 days per week. Learning objectives include professional, methodological, social, and personal competencies. **Federal VET Diploma (AFC)** ---------------------------------------- The three-year training alternates practical work with theoretical instruction to impart the knowledge and competencies necessary for professional practice. * Duration: 3 years * One and a half days per week at school * Option to integrate vocational baccalaureate studies * Free courses at the vocational school * Final trip organized by the school * 14 inter-company course days organized by the professional association (SMPPC). **Federal Certificate of Vocational Education and Training (CFP)** ---------------------------------------------------- The two-year apprenticeship as a Retail Trade Employee (CFP) suits young people more inclined toward hands-on practical work than academic study. * Duration: 2 years * One day per week at school * Option to extend the apprenticeship for an additional 2 years to obtain the Federal VET Diploma (AFC) * Free courses at the vocational school * Final trip organized by the school * 10 inter-company course days organized by the professional association (SMPPC). **What future opportunities await you?** --------------------------------- * The **vocational baccalaureate** enables access to Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) for further professional advancement. * **Continuing education courses** organized by professional associations, employers, or the Richemont Vocational School in Lucerne. * **Specializations** in specific retail sectors. * Examinations for the **Federal Professional Certificate (FPC)** as a sales specialist, retail trade specialist, e-commerce specialist, procurement specialist, team leadership specialist, or marketing specialist. * **Higher Professional Examination (HPE)** to obtain the title of marketing manager, retail manager, sales manager, purchasing manager, or organizational management expert. * **Advanced Technical College (ATC)** to earn a diploma as a business economist or marketing manager. University of Applied Sciences (UAS) to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration. * **Have we sparked your interest and would you like to begin an apprenticeship as a Retail Trade Employee?** Applying is easy! Submit your complete application—including your CV, most recent secondary school report card and/or any other school transcripts, and any relevant work certificates—by email to jobs@alporto.ch We look forward to receiving your **application preferably by December for the apprenticeship starting the following August**. Further information is available on the websites: progetta\-il\-tuo\-futuro.ch and orientamento.ch **Welcome to a world of infinite delicacies.**

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