High School Graduate Program Sales including Certified Trade Specialist 2027

Abitur done, looking for responsibility? Those who start their professional life with us enter the working world immediately – and climb the career ladder quickly with us. We want you, as part of the team, to not only learn new things but also bring in new ideas. And with us, you always get exactly the support you need and the fair salary you deserve. Training start: 1 August. 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our high school graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship 'Retail Merchant' with the further training 'Certified Trade Specialist IHK' and additionally acquire the 'AdA Certificate' according to AEVO – your goal: to lead your own team as a branch manager in the future. During the practical phases in the branch, you learn our business from the ground up and experience how we ensure a successful shopping experience with quality, freshness, and cleanliness. Whether stocking and presenting goods, scheduling, or cashiering: you pitch in and are fully committed. In addition, we prepare you for employee leadership so that you can soon take on your first shift. For further skill development, you participate in various training sessions and seminars – and also acquire the IHK trainer certificate. The theoretical phases take place in block instruction at an external education center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl).

During practical phases in the branch, you learn our business from the ground up and experience how we ensure a successful shopping experience with quality, freshness, and cleanliness. Whether stocking and presenting goods, scheduling, or cashiering: you pitch in and are fully committed. In addition, we prepare you for employee leadership so that you can soon take on your first shift. For further skill development, you participate in various training sessions and seminars – and also acquire the IHK trainer certificate. The theoretical phases take place in block instruction at an external education center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl).

Abitur or Fachhochschulreife (completed theoretical and practical parts). Committed work ethic and enthusiasm for the dynamic world of retail. Enthusiasm, determination, and high sense of responsibility. Team spirit and enjoyment of moving things forward together. Reliability and temporal flexibility within your branch's opening hours.

Attractive above-tariff salary plus vacation and Christmas bonus. Exclusive 5% shopping discount in our stores. Professional and personal development through taking on increasing responsibility. Individual support and mentoring by experienced trainers and a personal mentor. Varied tasks and projects. Intensive career guidance towards management with top promotion opportunities to branch manager. Discounted Deutschlandticket.