Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

With Lidl's Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, and theory phases are block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO
• During the practical phases in the store you get to know the business from the ground up
• Stocking and presenting goods, ordering and working the checkout
• Leadership training so that you can soon take over your own first shift
• Participation in various training courses and seminars and earning the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases are block courses at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• 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 enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexible hours within your store's opening times