Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with us enter the working world right away and quickly climb the career ladder. With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as „Retail Merchant“ with the further training „Certified Retail Management Specialist (IHK)“ and also earn the „AdA certificate“ under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as „Retail Merchant“ with the further training „Certified Retail Management 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 with quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, ordering, or checking out customers: you pitch in and give it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff so that you can soon take over your 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 education 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 time flexibility within the opening hours of your store