Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail Business Manager 2027

The Abitur program combines the apprenticeship as retail merchant with the further training as certified retail business manager (IHK) and the trainer 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, theory phases as block classes at an external training center.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: with our Abitur program you combine the apprenticeship as 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 learn our business from the ground up and find out 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 first own shift
• To further develop your skills you attend various trainings and seminars – you also earn the IHK trainer certificate
• The theory phases take place as block classes at an external training center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl)

• Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (theoretical and practical parts completed)
• Dedicated 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