Graduate Program Sales incl. Handelsfachwirt 2027

With the Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified Handelsfachwirt IHK (retail business specialist) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. Starting salary for full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur 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 over your first 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 courses at an external training center (any travel and overnight costs are covered by Lidl)

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