Retail management / sales assistant apprenticeship 2027
Original title: Ausbildung Kaufmann im Einzelhandel /
This job is at Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG. You apply to them, not to GoAusbildung.
Start Date
On request
Sector
Lebensmitteleinzelhandel
Salary
€1250 - €1500
Listing data as of November 11, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship at Lidl in Salzkotten, training as a sales assistant over two years or in retail management over three years. Learn how a store runs, take on responsibility and contribute your own ideas to the team.
What You'll Learn
- During your apprenticeship, 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 management apprenticeship.
- Get involved in stocking and displaying goods, baking and operating the checkout.
- Check incoming goods, help with stocktaking and give customers advice and practical help.
- If you choose the third year of the retail management apprenticeship, learn to create staff schedules and lead your first shift.
- Take part in training sessions and engaging apprentice projects to develop your skills further.
Requirements
- Successfully 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 development through taking on more responsibility
- Varied tasks and projects
- Strong chances of a permanent role after passing your final exam, with the option to gain the further retail management qualification and progress to deputy store manager
- Discounted Deutschlandticket public transport pass
- A culture of trust and diversity, with a clear pay system regardless of gender; rewards for good or very good results in final exams.
- An introduction to Lidl's systems and your work area, supported by a personal mentor.
- From 1 April, 5% off your entire shop at any of over 3,250 Lidl stores in Germany.
- Opportunities to develop your strengths; preference is given to current staff when filling vacancies.
- Part-time working options, 6 weeks of holiday and the option of a sabbatical; support for greener commuting and a contribution towards the Deutschlandticket.
- Staff app with news, staff offers and tools to plan holidays, view payslips and chat with colleagues.
- Workplace health services 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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