Press Release 10th December 2025

900 new BILLA apprentices start their training

This year, BILLA once again invited its new apprentices to welcome days to give them a good start to their training. 900 apprentices were welcomed together with their approximately 490 trainers at seven events in Vienna, Salzburg, Linz, Graz and Villach. During the events, they had the opportunity to get to know the company and their trainers. In addition, they were able to talk to many other contacts on site, including the apprentice and junior staff development team, the works council and the sales management team.

A large group of people standing together in a spacious hall, posing for a photo. Many are smiling, with some wearing yellow shirts. A screen in the background displays "Next Billa Generation Event 2023" with balloons and decorations nearby. The room has balconies and decorative pillars.

900 new BILLA apprentices begin their training. / Copyright: © BILLA AG / Robert Harson, Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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At a glance

#nextbillageneration: BILLA welcomed 900 new apprentices from all regions during its welcome days.
BILLA increased apprentice salaries in September – to €1,320 in the first year of training.

Kai Pataky, BILLA Chief Sales Officer: "Our apprentices are the future of BILLA and already an important part of the teams in our stores. We are delighted to welcome 900 new talented young people. We rely on regional apprentice supervisors to ensure that we can provide them with sound specialist knowledge and individual support. We also believe it is essential to offer attractive apprentice salaries. That is why we increased them in September, starting from the first year of apprenticeship."

BILLA still has apprenticeship positions available

Anyone interested in an apprenticeship with one of the country's largest food retailers still has the opportunity to apply. Committed young talent is still being sought, particularly in the retail and confectionery sectors. If you are interested, you can simply apply online via the job portal. BILLA also offers apprenticeships with Matura and additional qualifications, and vocational school qualifications and final apprenticeship examinations are rewarded with attractive bonuses if achieved with good results. After successfully completing their apprenticeship, interested parties can apply for the junior management programme. Other benefits include an increased apprentice income. Apprentices receive €1,320 in their first year, €1,540 in their second, €1,940 in their third and finally €1,990 in their fourth year.

BILLA trains young talent in ten apprenticeship professions

Whether you want to become a retail salesperson, system catering specialist, media specialist or confectioner, BILLA offers training in a total of ten different apprenticeship professions. A dual apprenticeship (retail and office clerk) is also possible. Throughout their training, apprentices are personally supported by BILLA's apprentice and junior staff development programme, giving them another point of contact in addition to their trainer.

Vacancies can be viewed online on the REWE Group Jobbörse .