Apprenticeship Retail Merchant / Sales Assistant 2027

Anyone who starts their career with us is right in the middle of things from the start. You take on responsibility and, as part of the team, bring in new ideas. The training is available either as a 2-year apprenticeship as a sales assistant (m/f/d) or as a 3-year apprenticeship as a retail merchant (m/f/d). Training start: 1 August or 1 September (depending on region). Work is at the store at Wasserwerkstraße 8, 51067 Cologne.

• In your training you learn what matters in retail and how we ensure a great shopping experience in our Lidl stores through quality, freshness and cleanliness - this is possible either as a 2-year apprenticeship as a sales assistant (m/f/d) or a 3-year apprenticeship as a retail merchant (m/f/d)
• Whether stocking and presenting goods, baking or working the checkout: you pitch in and give your all
• You check incoming goods, help with stocktaking and assist our customers with advice and support
• If you choose the third training year as a retail merchant (m/f/d), you learn how to create staffing schedules and lead your first own shift
• To further build your skills, you take part in training sessions and exciting apprentice projects

• Successful school-leaving qualification
• Eagerness for the dynamic world of retail
• Drive and a committed way of working
• Team spirit, friendliness and enjoyment of dealing with people
• Reliability and time flexibility within your store's opening hours