High School Graduate Programme in Retail Sales, Including an Advanced Retail Management Qualification, 2027

Three-year programme for high school graduates at Lidl in Holzgerlingen, combining a retail apprenticeship, an advanced IHK retail management qualification and a trainer qualification under AEVO. The programme prepares you to lead your own team in a store.

• Earn three qualifications in three years: combine a retail apprenticeship with an advanced IHK retail management qualification and a trainer qualification under AEVO, with the goal of leading your own store team
• Learn the business from the ground up during practical placements in the store, including how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience
• Take an active part in stocking and displaying goods, ordering stock and working at the checkout
• Learn how to manage staff so you can soon take charge of your first shift
• Attend training courses and seminars to develop your skills and earn the IHK trainer qualification
• Attend blocks of theory lessons at an external training centre, with any travel and accommodation costs covered by Lidl

• Abitur or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, with both the theoretical and practical parts completed
• A committed approach to work and an interest in the fast-moving world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a strong willingness to take responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment of achieving things together
• Reliability and flexibility to work within your store's opening hours