What is the salary for Retail Sales Specialist / Sales Assistant Apprenticeship 2027?

The salary range for this position is €1,250–€1,500 per month. This is the training salary during the Ausbildung program. Salaries typically increase after completing the training.

What qualifications do I need for Retail Sales Specialist / Sales Assistant Apprenticeship 2027?

Most Ausbildung positions, including this one, are entry-level and don't require prior work experience. You typically need a school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, or Abitur) and German language skills (usually B1-B2 level). Check the requirements section on this page for specific details.

Where is this Ausbildung position located?

This position is located in Düsseldorf, Germany. Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers this training program at their Düsseldorf location. You may need to find accommodation nearby if you're relocating.

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Retail Sales Specialist / Sales Assistant Apprenticeship 2027

Original title: Ausbildung Kaufmann im Einzelhandel / Verkäufer 2027 (m/w/d)

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Düsseldorf, NW500+ employeesAusbildung

Apprenticeship

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This job is at Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG. You apply to them, not to GoAusbildung.

Start Date
On request
Sector
Einzelhandel
Salary
€1250 - €1500

Listing data as of November 10, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship at Lidl's store at Fichtenstr. 4, 40233 Düsseldorf. Choose a two-year sales assistant apprenticeship or a three-year retail sales specialist apprenticeship. You will learn how retail works and take on responsibility within the team.

What You'll Learn

Learn what matters in retail and how quality, freshness and cleanliness create a good shopping experience in Lidl stores, through either a two-year sales assistant apprenticeship or a three-year retail sales specialist apprenticeship
Take an active role in stocking and displaying goods, baking and working at the checkout
Check incoming goods, help with stocktaking and give customers advice and support
If you choose the third year of the retail sales specialist apprenticeship, learn to prepare staff schedules and lead your first shift
Attend training sessions and apprentice projects to develop your skills

Requirements

Completed school education
Interest in the fast-moving world of retail
Drive and a committed approach to work
Team spirit, friendliness and enjoyment of working with people
Reliability and flexibility to work during your store's opening hours

What Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers

Good pay above the fixed pay scale, plus holiday and Christmas bonuses
Exclusive 5% shopping discount in our stores
Individual support and development, with guidance from experienced trainers and a personal mentor
Professional and personal growth through increasing responsibility
Varied tasks and projects
Excellent prospects of a job after passing your final exam, with the possible option of earning the further retail sales specialist qualification and progressing to deputy store manager
Discounted Deutschlandticket travel pass
A company culture based on trust, diversity and transparent pay regardless of gender
Rewards for passing your final exams with good or very good results
An introduction to Lidl's systems and your work area during onboarding, supported by a personal mentor
From 1 April, 5% off your entire shop at one of our more than 3,250 Lidl stores in Germany
Opportunities to develop your strengths, with a preference for filling vacancies internally
Part-time working options, six weeks of holiday, the option of a sabbatical and a contribution towards the Deutschlandticket travel pass
Employee app with news, staff offers and tools for planning leave, viewing payslips and chatting with colleagues
Workplace health activities covering exercise, healthy eating, stress management, addiction prevention and ergonomics, plus special rates at selected fitness providers across Germany
An annual Christmas party, in-person and online team events, an annual Lidl Christmas gift package, and regular prize draws and discount offers

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