Abitur Program in Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? Anyone starting their career with Lidl enters the working world right away. In the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center. Training start: 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as 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 leading staff, so you can soon take over your own shift
• To build your skills further, you attend various trainings and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (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 time within your store's opening hours