Graduate Programme Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate programme, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified Retail Business Specialist (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. Starting salary for full-time: €1,350/month.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur graduate programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a certified Retail Business Specialist (IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a store management professional 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 and planning 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 own shift
• To develop your skills further, you take part in 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/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 strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in time within your store's opening hours