Abitur Programme Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with Lidl step straight into working life and quickly move up the career ladder. In the Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Management Specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the trainer qualification (AdA certificate) under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in future. Training start: 1 August. Full-time.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our Abitur programme you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk with the further training as a 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 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 displaying goods, ordering or working the checkout: you pitch in and give 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 trainings and seminars – and 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 (completed theoretical and practical part)
• 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 your store's opening hours