Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. The goal is 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 center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so you can soon take over your first shift on your own
• To build your skills further, you attend various training courses and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training center (any travel and accommodation 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 getting things moving together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours within your store's opening hours