Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate. Your goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, theory phases in block courses at an external training center. Starting salary for full-time: €1,350/month.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store you get to know our business from the ground up and learn how we ensure a great shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering stock or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take on your own shift
• To further build your skills, you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical parts completed)
• Committed way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and joy in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours