Apprenticeship as a Retail Sales Assistant / Retail Salesperson 2027

Apprenticeship at Lidl with a choice between a two-year apprenticeship as a retail salesperson and a three-year apprenticeship as a retail sales assistant. Depending on the region, the apprenticeship starts on 1 August or 1 September.

You learn what matters in retail and help ensure quality, freshness and cleanliness in Lidl stores. You stock and present goods, bake and operate the checkout, check incoming goods, assist with stocktaking and advise customers. In the third year, you create staff schedules and lead your first shift. You also take part in training sessions and trainee projects.

Successful school-leaving qualification; interest in the dynamic world of retail; drive and an engaged approach to work; team spirit, friendliness and enjoyment of working with people; reliability and time flexibility during store opening hours.

Attractive above-tariff pay plus holiday and Christmas bonuses; 5% shopping discount; individual support, development, experienced trainers and a personal mentor; professional and personal development through increasing responsibility; varied tasks and projects; strong prospects of permanent employment after successfully passing the final examination; opportunity to obtain the advanced retail sales assistant qualification and progress to deputy store manager; discounted Deutschlandticket; transparent gender-independent pay and recognition for good examination results.