Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (“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. Practical phases take place in the store, and theory phases are block courses at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August. Starting salary for full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson 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 displaying goods, ordering, or checkout work: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you in staff leadership so that you can soon take over your own shift
• To further build your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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