Graduate Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Specialist 2027

With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant (“Kaufmann im Einzelhandel”) with the further training “Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK” and also earn the “AdA-Schein” under AEVO. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. 3 qualifications in 3 years. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training “Geprüfter Handelsfachwirt IHK” and the “AdA-Schein” under AEVO, with the goal of leading your own team as a store manager in the future
• During the practical phases in the store, get to know the business from the ground up and learn how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience
• Stocking and presenting goods, ordering and working the checkout: pitch in with full commitment
• Get trained in team leadership so you can soon take over your own shift
• Take part in various training courses and seminars and earn the IHK trainer certificate
• Theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (both 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 time within your store's opening hours