Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training "Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK)" and the "AdA" trainer certificate under AEVO. The goal is 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 center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training "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 displaying goods, ordering, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for staff management so you can soon take over your own shift
• To further build your skills you attend various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases are held as block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (both 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