Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. 3 qualifications in 3 years, with the goal of leading your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program 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 checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for 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 also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel and overnight costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (both 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 enjoying achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours within your store's opening hours