Abitur Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

Abitur program at Lidl: You combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training "Certified Retail Business Specialist IHK" (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. The practical phases take place in the store in Usingen, and the theory phases are block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training "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 displaying 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 first 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 as block courses at an external training center (any travel/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