Retail Salesperson / Sales Assistant Apprenticeship 2027

Starting a career at Lidl means taking responsibility from day one, working as part of a team, receiving fair pay and having good prospects for the future. The training lasts two years for the sales assistant qualification or three years for the retail salesperson qualification.

During the apprenticeship, you learn how Lidl stores deliver a successful shopping experience through quality, freshness and cleanliness. You stock and present products, bake, operate the checkout, check incoming goods, support inventory work and assist customers. In the third year, you also learn to create staff schedules and lead your own shift. You also take part in training sessions and trainee projects.

A successfully completed school 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 store opening hours.

Attractive above-standard pay plus vacation and Christmas bonuses; a 5% shopping discount in Lidl stores; individual support and development from experienced trainers and a personal mentor; professional and personal development through increasing responsibility; varied tasks and projects; strong prospects of being retained after successfully passing the final examination, with the option to obtain the advanced retail salesperson qualification and progress toward deputy store manager; discounted Deutschlandticket; six weeks of vacation, sabbatical opportunities, an employee app, health programs, fitness discounts, team events, a Christmas package, competitions and discount promotions.