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Seller (bol)

I am hospitable, customer-friendly and an ambassador for my store

You ensure the customer purchases a suitable product and is happy with it. To achieve this, you learn sales techniques.

As a salesperson, you're friendly and helpful. You ensure the customer purchases the right product and is happy with it. To achieve this, you'll learn sales techniques. Asking good questions means selling effectively. So, you're skilled at handling both people and money.

Even when the store is busy, you keep a cool head. You also replenish stock on time. You ensure the store always looks neat and creates a positive atmosphere that reflects the store's vision. When customers enjoy shopping in your store, they'll return.

During the training, you'll work in 10-week blocks. Through professional assignments, you'll learn the ropes. For example, you'll learn how to perform tasks in the store. You'll work on the assignments individually and in small groups. You'll learn to collaborate, execute, plan, and organize. This way, you'll become the face of your store or product. 

The Sales training was previously called Sales retail / retail employee.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

You'll become a salesperson in a retail store, such as a clothing store, electronics store, home furnishings store, or DIY store. If you'd like to continue your studies, you could consider taking the Retail Sales Manager level 3 or Interior Design Consultant level 4 courses.

What does your education look like?

You do an internship 2 days a week and go to school 3 days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
  • You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Become a seller in 1 year

If during the first 10 weeks of your training
If it appears that you are making good progress, there is the possibility of obtaining your diploma in 1
year to achieve. This depends on your results, your behavior and your attendance, among other things.
During the lessons. After 10 weeks, the teachers will determine whether you are eligible and discuss this with you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

Instagram

Retail training courses full-time, DM to: @summaretailbol
Retail training bbl, DM to: @summaretailbbl
Student Mei Ubels, DM to: @mei.ubels

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

You'll become a salesperson in a retail store, such as a clothing store, electronics store, home furnishings store, or DIY store. If you'd like to continue your studies, you could consider taking the Retail Sales Manager level 3 or Interior Design Consultant level 4 courses.

What does your education look like?

You do an internship 2 days a week and go to school 3 days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Other costs

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
  • You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Become a seller in 1 year

If during the first 10 weeks of your training
If it appears that you are making good progress, there is the possibility of obtaining your diploma in 1
year to achieve. This depends on your results, your behavior and your attendance, among other things.
During the lessons. After 10 weeks, the teachers will determine whether you are eligible and discuss this with you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.

WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher Retail courses: Frank Schönnagel

Instagram

Retail training courses full-time, DM to: @summaretailbol
Retail training bbl, DM to: @summaretailbbl
Student Mei Ubels, DM to: @mei.ubels

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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