Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Specialist 2027

Abitur program at Lidl: over 3 years you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training "Certified Retail Specialist IHK" (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and the trainer aptitude certificate (AdA-Schein) 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 start: 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training "Certified Retail Specialist IHK" and also earn the "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 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 on your first own shift
• To further build your skills you take part in various trainings and seminars – and 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 (theoretical and practical part completed)
• Committed 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 hours