Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With the Abitur graduate program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail clerk (Kaufmann im Einzelhandel) with the further training "Certified Retail Business Specialist IHK" and also earn the AdA certificate. 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 are block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: apprenticeship as a retail clerk, further training as Certified Retail Business Specialist IHK, and the AdA certificate under AEVO
• During the practical phases in the store, get to know the business from the ground up and help ensure quality, freshness and cleanliness
• Stocking and presenting goods, ordering and working the checkout
• Training 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 are block courses 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 strong sense of responsibility
• Team spirit and joy in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours