Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Management Specialist 2027

With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK)" and the "AdA certificate". The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, theory phases in block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK)" and the "AdA certificate" under AEVO, aiming to lead your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store, learn the business from the ground up and see how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience
• Pitch in with stocking and presenting goods, ordering and checkout with full commitment
• Get trained in leading staff so you can soon take over your own shift
• Take part in various trainings and seminars and earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical parts completed)
• Dedicated work style 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 timing within your store's opening hours