Graduate Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With the Abitur graduate programme, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, and theory phases are block courses at an external training centre.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a 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, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so you can soon take over your own shift
• To further develop 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 centre (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 enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours within your store's opening hours