Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "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. The practical phases take place in the store, and the theory phases are block courses at an external training center. Training start: 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "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 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 as block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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