Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's Abitur graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as a Certified Retail Business Specialist (Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK) and also earn the AdA certificate under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Practical phases take place in the store, and theory phases take place in block classes at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training as Certified Retail Business Specialist (Geprüfter 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 staff leadership, so you can soon take over your first shift of your own
• To build 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 classes at an external training center (any travel and 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 joy in making things happen together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours