Abitur Graduate Program in Sales incl. Retail Management Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

Finished school and ready for responsibility? With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified retail management specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the trainer qualification (AdA certificate) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified retail management 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 with 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 leadership so that you can soon take over your own shift
• To further build your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel and accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• 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 achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in your schedule within your store's opening hours