Abitur Program Sales incl. Certified Retail Business Manager 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? With the Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as Certified Retail Business Manager (IHK) and 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 are block courses at an external training center. Training starts on 1 August.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as 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 with 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 leading staff, so that you can soon take on your first own shift
• To develop your skills further, you take part in various training courses and seminars and also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place in block courses at an external training center (any travel or accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical part 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