Retail Sales Graduate Program incl. Certified Retail Specialist 2027

Finished school and looking for responsibility? Anyone starting their career with Lidl enters working life right away and moves up the career ladder quickly. You get the support you need and a fair salary. Training start: 1 August. Starting salary for full-time: €1,350/month.

• 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our graduate program you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail Specialist (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 it your all
• We also prepare you for leading staff, so that you can soon take on your first own 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 classes at an external training center (any travel/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 enjoyment in achieving things together with others
• Reliability and flexibility in your working hours within your store's opening hours