Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? In this graduate program you combine, over 3 years, the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified Handelsfachwirt IHK, and you also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Theory phases take place as block classes at an external training center. Training start: 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified Handelsfachwirt 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so you can soon take on your first own shift
• To further develop your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block classes at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical part)
• 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 time flexibility within the opening hours of your store