Retail specialist / sales assistant apprenticeship 2027

About this Apprenticeship

What You'll Learn

Requirements

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 encouragement, with guidance from experienced trainers and a personal mentor
• Professional and personal development through increasing responsibility
• Varied tasks and projects
• Strong chances of continued employment after passing the final exam, with the possible option of gaining the further retail specialist qualification and progressing to deputy store manager
• Discounted Deutschlandticket public transport pass
• A company culture based on trust, diversity and a clear 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 who offers advice and practical help.
• 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 existing employees preferred when filling vacancies.
• Part-time options, 6 weeks of holiday, the option of a sabbatical, support for greener commuting and a contribution towards the Deutschlandticket public transport pass.
• Employee app with news, employee offers and tools for planning leave, viewing payslips and chatting 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.
• Annual Christmas party, in-person and online team events, an annual Lidl Christmas gift package, and regular prize draws and discount offers.