Apprenticeship Retail Merchant / Salesperson 2027

Those who start their professional life with us are right in the middle of things from day one, not just along for the ride. We want you to take responsibility and, as part of the team, not only learn new things but also bring in new ideas. What naturally must never fall short? The fun and your future prospects! And all that at a fair salary. Apprenticeship start: 1 August or 1 September (depending on region)

During your apprenticeship, you will learn what matters in retail and how we ensure a successful shopping experience in our Lidl stores with quality, freshness, and cleanliness – this is possible either within a 2-year apprenticeship as a salesperson (m/f/d) or a 3-year apprenticeship as a retail merchant (m/f/d) Whether stocking and presenting goods, baking, or operating the checkout: you pitch in and are fully committed You check incoming goods, assist with inventory tasks, and assist our customers with advice and action If you opt for the third apprenticeship year as a retail merchant (m/f/d), you will learn how to create staff deployment plans and lead your first shift To further develop your skills, you will participate in training sessions and exciting apprentice projects

Successful school diploma Desire for the dynamic world of retail Drive and an engaged work ethic Team spirit, friendliness, and enjoyment in dealing with people Reliability and temporal flexibility within your store's opening hours

Attractive above-tariff salary plus holiday and Christmas bonuses Exclusive 5% shopping discount in our stores Individual support and development as well as supervision by experienced trainers and a personal mentor Professional and personal development through taking on increasing responsibility Varied tasks and projects After successful final examination, best prospects for permanent employment, possibly acquisition of the advanced qualification 'Retail Merchant' with promotion opportunities to deputy store manager Subsidized Deutschlandticket

We value making your start with us worthwhile! With attractive benefits and a corporate culture based on trust, diversity, and a transparent salary system regardless of gender. Your good or very good passing of the final exams will be rewarded by us.

There's more with us! It's important to us that you settle in well at #teamlidl! During your onboarding, you'll learn the Lidl system and your work area – accompanied by a personal mentor who supports you with advice and action. At #teamlidl, from 1 April you get 5% discount on your entire purchase in one of our over 3,250 Lidl stores in Germany. Are you committed and ambitious? With us, you have the chance to develop where you can best unfold your strengths. Because we prefer to fill open positions from within our own ranks. Shape your work-life balance the way that suits you best. For this, we offer part-time models, 6 weeks of vacation, and the possibility of a sabbatical. Sustainability is also important to us: we promote sustainable commuting and subsidize your Deutschlandticket. With our employee app, you're always up to date on news from the Lidl world or our employee offers. You can also access various HR tools, e.g., to plan your vacation, retrieve your payslip, or stay in touch with colleagues via chat. We offer you diverse corporate health programs from the areas of exercise, healthy nutrition, stress management, addiction prevention, and ergonomics, as well as exclusive special conditions at selected fitness providers nationwide. We celebrate successes together – whether at the annual Christmas party or various analog and digital team events. By the way: at Christmas, there's a Lidl Christmas package with great surprises every year. We also regularly hold competitions and discount campaigns.