Retail specialist / sales assistant apprenticeship 2027

About this Apprenticeship

What You'll Learn

Requirements

What Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers

• Good pay above the agreed pay scale, plus holiday and Christmas payments
• An 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
• Strong chances of a job after passing your final exam, with the possible option to gain the further retail specialist qualification and progress to deputy store manager
• A discounted Deutschlandticket travel pass
• A workplace culture built on trust, diversity and a transparent pay system regardless of gender.
• Rewards for good or very good results in your final exams.
• An introduction to Lidl's systems and your work area, supported by a personal mentor.
• From 1 April, a 5% discount on your entire shop at any of more than 3,250 Lidl stores in Germany.
• Opportunities to grow in areas that suit your strengths, with current staff preferred when filling open roles.
• Part time options, six weeks of holiday and the option of a sabbatical, plus support for greener commuting and help paying for a Deutschlandticket.
• An employee app with news, staff offers and tools to plan holidays, view payslips and chat with colleagues.
• Workplace health programmes covering exercise, healthy eating, stress management, addiction prevention and comfortable working conditions, 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.