Graduate Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

With the graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a IHK-certified retail business manager, and you also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. Starting salary for full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as an IHK-certified retail business manager 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 create a great shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and displaying 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 on your first own shift
• To build your skills further you take part in various trainings and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training centre (any travel and 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 getting things moving together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours