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Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

Original title: Abiturientenprogramm Vertrieb inkl. Handelsfachwirt 2027 (m/w/d)

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Xanten, NW500+ employeesSkilled

Apprenticeship

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Start Date
On request
Sector
Retail
Salary
Competitive salary

Listing data as of November 10, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

Finished school and ready for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly climb the career ladder with us. With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk ("Kaufmann im Einzelhandel") with the further training "Certified Retail Business Specialist IHK" and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August.

What You'll Learn

3 qualifications in 3 years: with our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training "Certified Retail Business 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 presenting goods, ordering, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give it your all
We also prepare you in staff leadership so that you can soon take over your first own shift
To build your skills further, you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

Requirements

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

What Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers

Attractive above-scale pay plus holiday and Christmas bonuses
Exclusive 5% shopping discount in our stores
Professional and personal development by taking on more and more responsibility
Individual support and encouragement, plus guidance from experienced trainers and a personal mentor
Varied tasks and projects
Intensive career support towards a management role with top chances of promotion to store manager
Discounted Deutschlandticket

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