Abitur Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Specialist 2027

With the Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as an IHK Certified Retail Specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and the AdA certificate under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. Full-time at the store at Am Bücking 2, Meinerzhagen.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail salesperson with the further training as an IHK Certified Retail Specialist 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 stock 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 first own shift
• To further build your skills you attend various training courses and seminars – you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training centre (any travel or 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 your hours within your store's opening times