Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With the Abitur program you combine the training as "Retail Merchant" with the further qualification "Certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK)" and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO: 3 qualifications in 3 years. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the training as "Retail Merchant" with the further qualification "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 in staff leadership so that you can soon take on your own shift
• To further build your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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