Abitur Programme Sales incl. Retail Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

With the Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified retail specialist (IHK) and the trainer certificate (AdA). The goal is to later lead your own team as a store manager. You learn in practice at the Leingarten store and in block courses at an external training centre.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: apprenticeship as retail clerk, further training as certified retail specialist (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO – goal: lead your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store, get to know the business from the ground up and learn how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience
• Stocking and displaying goods, ordering and working the checkout
• Learn people management so you can soon take on your first own shift
• Take part in training courses and seminars and earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases in block courses at an external training centre (any travel and overnight costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical part completed)
• Committed way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and joy in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours