What qualifications do I need for Apprenticeship as Retail Sales Specialist / Sales Assistant 2027?

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This position is located in Wiesloch, Germany. Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers this training program at their Wiesloch location. You may need to find accommodation nearby if you're relocating.

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Apprenticeship as Retail Sales Specialist / Sales Assistant 2027

Original title: Ausbildung Kaufmann im Einzelhandel / Verkäufer 2027 (m/w/d)

Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Wiesloch, BW500+ employeesAusbildung

Apprenticeship

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Start Date
On request
Sector
retail
Salary
Competitive salary

Listing data as of October 7, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

Start Lidl's Abiturientenprogramm and combine theory with practical experience. You receive a salary of €1,350 during the first six months and strong long-term career prospects. The apprenticeship starts on August 1 or September 1, depending on the region.

What You'll Learn

You learn the fundamentals of retail and help create a successful shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness in Lidl stores.
You stock and present goods, bake products and operate the checkout.
You check incoming goods, support inventory work and advise customers.
In the third year of training, you may create staff schedules and lead your first shift.
You take part in training sessions and trainee projects.

Requirements

Successful school-leaving qualification
Interest in the dynamic world of retail
Drive and a committed approach to work
Team spirit, friendliness and enjoyment of working with people
Reliability and flexibility during your store's opening hours

What Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG offers

Attractive salary above the collectively agreed rate, plus holiday and Christmas bonuses
Exclusive 5% employee discount in Lidl stores
Individual support, development opportunities, experienced trainers and a personal mentor
Professional and personal development through increasing responsibility
Varied tasks and projects
Excellent prospects of being taken on after successfully completing the final exam, possible further qualification as a retail sales specialist and promotion opportunities to deputy store manager
Discounted Deutschlandticket
Part-time models, six weeks of vacation and the option of a sabbatical
Employee app and HR tools
Workplace health programs and special fitness provider discounts
Christmas parties, team events, Christmas packages, prize draws and discount campaigns

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