High School Graduate Program Sales incl. Retail 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. Apprenticeship start: August 1. 3 qualifications in 3 years: With our high school graduate program, you combine the apprenticeship "Retail Merchant" with the further training "Certified Retail 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 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, disposition, or cashiering: You pitch in and are fully committed. We also prepare you for employee leadership so that you can soon take over your first shift. For further skill development, you participate in various training courses and seminars – and also acquire the IHK trainer certificate. Theory 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, disposition, or cashiering: You pitch in and are fully committed. We also prepare you for employee leadership so that you can soon take over your first shift. For further skill development, you participate in various training courses and seminars – and also acquire the IHK trainer certificate. Theory phases take place in block instruction at an external education center (any travel/accommodation costs are covered by Lidl).

Abitur (general university entrance qualification) or Fachhochschulreife (technical college entrance qualification) (completed theoretical and practical parts). Committed working style and desire for the dynamic world of retail. Enthusiasm, determination, and high willingness to take responsibility. Team spirit and enjoyment of moving things forward together with others. Reliability and temporal flexibility within your branch's opening hours.

Attractive above-tariff salary as well as holiday and Christmas bonus. Exclusive 5% shopping discount in our branches. Professional and personal development through taking on increasing responsibility. Individual support and promotion as well as supervision 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.