Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Management Specialist 2027

Finished school and ready for responsibility? Those who start their career with us step straight into working life and quickly move up the career ladder with us. In the Abitur program 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. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our Abitur program 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 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 stock or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also get you ready for leading staff, so you can soon take on your first own shift
• To further build your skills you attend 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/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 flexibility in your working hours within your store's opening hours