Graduate Programme Retail Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

With Lidl's Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK), and you also earn the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, theory phases as block classes at an external training centre. Training start: 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (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 in staff leadership so that you can soon take on your first own shift
• To develop your skills further, you take part in various trainings and seminars – you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block classes at an external training centre (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 your schedule within your store's opening hours