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

Finished school and looking for responsibility? With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant ("Kaufmann im Einzelhandel") 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. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant 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 leading staff, so that you can soon take over your first own shift
• To develop your skills further, 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 education 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 time flexibility within your store's opening hours