Vodafone GmbH

Apprenticeship as Retail Salesperson (m/f/d) in Konstanz (2027)

Salary
€15,420 – €18,228per month

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Description

Vodafone offers a three-year retail apprenticeship (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) in Konstanz, starting September 2027. Apprentices work in the store as part of the sales team in day-to-day business, identify customers' needs, win them over for Vodafone's products and help develop new sales strategies. Two days a week are spent at vocational school in Konstanz for complementary learning content. After successful completion, a permanent-position guarantee follows as a Sales Agent.

Requirements

  • At least a good lower-secondary or secondary school leaving certificate
  • Enjoyment of dealing with people and communicativeness
  • Enthusiasm for the telecommunications industry
  • Interest in needs-based sales arguments
  • Good German skills (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Monthly training allowance rising from EUR 1,285 to EUR 1,519 over the three years, plus EUR 90/month for private phone and internet contracts and subsidies for travel, learning materials and meals
Company phone and laptop
A permanent-position guarantee as a Sales Agent after successfully completing the apprenticeship

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€201,888/year
€16,824/month
Total Deductions
€88,140
44% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€9,479/mo
€113,748/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€65,986
🏦 Pension Insurance€9,430
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,318
⚖️ Solidarity Surcharge€3,629

🏠 Cost of Living in Konstanz

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1200
Groceries
€300
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€9,479
Comfortable Living:€1,886
Monthly Savings:€7,593 (80%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €7,593 monthly, which is €91,116 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Konstanz. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €201,888 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Konstanz

👥
Population
0.1M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
7.0
🚇
Public Transport
6.0
🚴
Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
9.0
ℹ️

About Konstanz

  • •Diverse economy
  • •Growing opportunities
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Climate

  • •Temperate climate
  • •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1800 sunshine hours/year
🛡️

Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Low crime rates
Overall:8.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospitals
  • •Adequate coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •Cultural venues
  • •Local events
8.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Bars and venues
7.0
🏞️

Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •Sports facilities
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Affordable
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1200
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€16

German subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc and Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone GmbH serves over 50 million mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV customers in Germany through the Vodafone and Vodafone Business brands. Following the integration of Kabel Deutschland (acquired 2013) and Unitymedia (acquired 2019), the company operates the country's largest cable-based gigabit network with more than 24 million homes passed. Portfolio spans consumer mobile, 5G, fixed broadband (cable & fiber), IPTV, IoT, and B2B managed connectivity. Headquartered in Düsseldorf at the Vodafone Campus, with additional major sites in Unterföhring, Eschborn, Ratingen, and Kiel.

€per month
€2kthis job posts €15k – €18k€27k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.