Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training "Certified Retail Management Specialist IHK (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt)" and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO: 3 qualifications in 3 years. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as retail salesperson with the further training "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 through quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for staff management so that you can soon take on your first 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/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 high sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours