High School Graduate Program in Sales including Certified Retail Specialist 2027

High school diploma achieved, 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 contribute new ideas. And with us, you always get exactly the support you need and the fair salary you deserve.

Achieve 3 qualifications in 3 years: combine the apprenticeship as 'Retail Merchant' with the advanced training 'Certified Retail Specialist (IHK)' and obtain the 'AdA Certificate' according to AEVO – goal: future leadership as a store manager leading your own team; during practical phases in the store, learn the business from the ground up and experience how we ensure a successful shopping experience through quality, freshness, and cleanliness; actively participate in merchandise stocking and presentation, scheduling, and cashier duties; receive training in employee leadership to soon take over your own shift; attend various training sessions and seminars to further develop skills and acquire the IHK trainer certificate; theoretical phases take place in block instruction at an external education center (travel/accommodation costs 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 time flexibility within store opening hours.

Attractive above-tariff salary plus holiday and Christmas bonuses; exclusive 5% shopping discount in our stores; professional and personal development through increasing responsibility; individual support and mentoring by experienced trainers and a personal mentor; varied tasks and projects; intensive career guidance towards management positions with excellent promotion opportunities to store manager; discounted Deutschlandticket; additional company benefits such as 5% discount on all purchases from April 1st, part-time models, 6 weeks vacation, sabbatical option, subsidized Deutschlandticket, employee app, health offers, fitness discounts, team events, Christmas packages.