Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly move up the career ladder. With the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and additionally earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August. Placement at the store Schöne Allee 14, 99867 Gotha.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and additionally 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 in staff leadership so that you can soon take on 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 in block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical parts)
• 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 terms of your store's opening hours