Abitur Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

The Abitur programme combines the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and the trainer certificate (AdA) in 3 years. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: apprenticeship as a retail salesperson, further training as Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO, with the goal of leading your own team as a store manager
• During the practical phases in the store, learn the business from the ground up
• Restocking and presenting goods, ordering and working the checkout
• Learn staff leadership so you can soon take over your first own shift
• Take part in training courses and seminars and earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases take place in block classes at an external training centre (Lidl covers travel/accommodation costs)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical part completed)
• Committed way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and joy in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in time within your store's opening hours