Abitur Graduate Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate programme, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. 3 qualifications in 3 years. Training starts on 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk 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 presenting 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 develop your skills further, you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training centre (any travel and accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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