Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

With the Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (“Kaufmann im Einzelhandel”) with the further training “Certified Retail Business Specialist IHK” and also earn the “AdA certificate”. 3 qualifications in 3 years, with the goal of leading your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. 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 “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 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so you can soon take over 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 classes at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical part)
• 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