Abitur Graduate Programme in Retail Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? With the Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as IHK-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. Training start: 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as retail merchant with the further training as IHK-certified retail management specialist 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 that you can soon take over your own shift
• To further build your skills you attend various trainings and seminars, and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training centre (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 working hours within your store's opening hours