Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

You've finished school, now looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly climb the career ladder. In the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as Certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August. Starting salary for full-time: €1,350/month.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as Certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in 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, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take over your first 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 as block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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