Abitur Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished your Abitur and looking for responsibility? In the graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as “Retail Merchant” with the further training “Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK)” and also earn the “AdA certificate” under AEVO. Your goal: to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: In our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as “Retail Merchant” with the further training “Certified Retail Business Manager (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, or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• We also prepare you for staff leadership so that you can soon take over your own first shift
• To further build your skills 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 center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical parts completed)
• Committed work style 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