Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With the Abitur program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as 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 starts on 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so 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 center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical part)
• 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