Apprenticeship as Retail Salesperson / Retail Merchant 2027

During the apprenticeship, you will learn how retail works and how to create a successful shopping experience in Lidl stores through quality, freshness, and cleanliness. The program lasts two years for the Retail Salesperson qualification or three years for the Retail Merchant qualification. The start date is 1 August or 1 September, depending on the region.

You will stock and present merchandise, bake, and operate the checkout. You will check incoming goods, support inventory activities, and advise customers. In the third year of the Retail Merchant apprenticeship, you will create staff schedules and lead your first shift. You will also take part in training sessions and apprentice projects.

Successfully completed school education; 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 within the store’s opening hours.

Attractive above-standard pay plus holiday and Christmas bonuses; an exclusive 5% shopping discount; individual support and development from experienced trainers and a personal mentor; professional and personal development with increasing responsibility; varied tasks and projects; strong prospects of permanent employment after successfully passing the final examination; discounted Deutschlandticket; part-time models, six weeks of holiday, sabbatical opportunities, health programs, fitness discounts, team events, an annual Christmas package, and employee benefits and HR tools through an app.