Graduate Programme Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? With the Abitur graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and the AdA certificate. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, theory phases are block courses at an external training centre. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a certified Retail Business 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 till: 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 also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training centre (any travel and accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical part completed)
• 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 flexibility in your working hours within your store's opening hours