Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Handelsfachwirt 2027

With Lidl's Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified Handelsfachwirt (IHK), and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, theory phases in block classes at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship "Kaufmann im Einzelhandel" with the further training "Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt 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 with quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering stock or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also get you ready 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 – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (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