Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Specialist 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? With the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the trainer certificate (AdA-Schein) under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training start: 1 August. Store: Kölner Str. 145 - 149, 58566 Kierspe.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a Certified Retail Specialist (IHK) and also earn the trainer certificate (AdA-Schein) 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 first own shift
• To further build your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external education center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical part)
• Dedicated way of working and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail
• Enthusiasm, determination and a high sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in working hours within your store's opening times