Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? If you start your career with us, you step straight into working life and quickly climb the career ladder. The Abitur graduate program combines the apprenticeship “Retail Salesperson” with the further qualification “Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK)” and also earns you the “AdA certificate”. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: you combine the apprenticeship “Retail Salesperson” with the further qualification “Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK)” and also earn the “AdA certificate” under AEVO, with the goal of leading your own team as a store manager in future
• During the practical phases in the store you get to know the business from the ground up and learn how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience
• Whether it's stocking and displaying goods, ordering or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• You are trained in team leadership so that you can soon take over your own shift
• To build your skills further, you take part in various trainings and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

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