Graduate Programme Sales incl. Retail Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

With the Abitur graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Specialist IHK" and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, and theory phases are block courses at an external training centre. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take over your own shift
• To build your skills further, you attend various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training centre (any travel and accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (both 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 working hours within your store's opening hours