Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist (Handelsfachwirt) 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly climb the career ladder. In the graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a certified Handelsfachwirt IHK, and also earn the trainer qualification (AdA certificate) under AEVO. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant 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
• 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 training courses 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 or 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 high 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