Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly move up the career ladder with us. With the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK), and you also earn the trainer qualification (AdA certificate) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center. Training start: 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a 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 with quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and displaying goods, ordering or working the checkout: you pitch in and give it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take over your own shift
• To build your skills further, you attend various trainings and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel and 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 your working hours within your store's opening hours