Graduate Programme Sales incl. Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished school, looking for responsibility? Anyone who starts their career with us enters the working world right away and moves quickly up the career ladder. In the Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship "Kaufmann im Einzelhandel" (retail clerk) with the further training "Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK" (certified retail business manager) and also earn the "AdA-Schein" under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship "Kaufmann im Einzelhandel" with the further training "Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK" and also earn the "AdA-Schein" 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 on 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 in blocks at an external training centre (any travel and 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 times