Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? In the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK)" and also earn the "AdA certificate" under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Business Manager (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 your all
• We also prepare you in team leadership, so that you can soon take over your first own shift
• To further build your skills you attend various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel and 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 times