Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Specialist 2027

With Lidl's graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a certified IHK Retail Business Specialist and the AdA certificate. The goal is to lead your own team as a store manager in the future. Training starts on 1 August. The practical phases take place in the store in Gütersloh, and the theory phases are block courses at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship as a retail merchant with the further training as a certified IHK Retail Business Specialist 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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff so that you can soon take over your own first shift
• To further develop your skills, you take part in various trainings and seminars – and you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block courses at an external training center (any travel/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 time flexibility within your store's opening hours