Graduate Programme - Store Layouts, In-Store Experience & Technology

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible start times

Remote work up to 2 days/week

On-site gym & canteen

Career progression opportunities

Leadership development programmes

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking high-potential graduates for its 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme built around you. You’ll work across our Sales Head Office, stores and distribution centres in Ireland, with time in Dublin initially.

Two teams—Store Layouts & Experience and Sales Systems & Solutions—will give you hands-on training, real business impact, and clear progression. Competitive pay (€45,500 pro rata), 20 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible start and finish

Qualifications

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree.
• Full driver’s license is required.
• Customer-first mindset with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Join Store Layouts & Experience and Sales Systems & Solutions teams to learn the heart of Lidl's business.
• Engage in in-store and head office activities, gaining hands-on training and real project exposure.
• Contribute to training, development projects, and initiatives with measurable business impact.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Creativity

Customer focus

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Motivation

Eagerness to learn

Full driver's license

Education

2.1 Honours Degree (Level 8)

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Training and Development

At Lidl, your career isn’t just a job - it’s an investment. We’re big on growth, and we give you all the support, structure, and hands‑on experience you need to level up both personally and professionally.

As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, our 18-month Graduate Management Development Programme is built entirely around you.

What makes it different?

• Tailored To You: Enjoy a bespoke training plan mapped to your unique skills and long-term career goals.
• Real-World Experience: Get stuck into our stores and distribution centres to learn the heart of our business from the ground up.
• Blended Learning: Experience dynamic, structured on-the-job training combined with industry-leading modules.

We don't just hire graduates—we build future leaders. Ready to launch yours?

Store Layouts, In-Store Experience & Technology

Ready to shape the future of retail? Sales graduates will gain experience in two distinct teams within the Sales Head Office Department: Store Layouts & Experience and Sales Systems & Solutions.

The Sales department is focussed on in-store experience and technology and is responsible for improving how millions of customers shop and navigate in our 230+ stores. As part of the programme, graduates will spend time working in store at the start of their programme to gain an in-depth experience of how our stores operate.

The Store Layout & Experience team is responsible for creating engaging, intuitive store layouts that maximise space and allow customers to find their favourite products easily. The team leads projects to continually test and refine layouts and works alongside commercial teams to place new and exciting products on Lidl shelves each week.

Sales Systems & Solutions drives the technology customers rely on, including shelf checkouts, electronic shelf labels, and traditional checkouts. The team analyzes customer touchpoints and implements next‑generation payment innovations to simplify the customer experience.

What you'll need

• An expected or attained 2.1 Honours Level 8 degree
• Full driver’s license is required
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Customer First: a genuine passion for customer satisfaction.
• Strong personal, communication and presentation skills that will allow you to work and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Once your store training is complete, you will be based in our head office and must be able to commute to Dublin

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €45,500 per annum pro rata
• 20 days holidays per annum pro rata
• Private employee medical insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• City & Guilds/ILM assured programme
• Initial training and on‑going development from an experienced team member
• Responsibility for and involvement in projects with real business impact
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Bespoke training plan depending on current skills and career path
• One‑to‑one coaching available from a qualified coach in the business
• A vast array of training and development opportunities from our in‑house training catalogue including Leadership Development Programmes
• Masterclasses with renowned business experts
• Director and graduate mentorship programme
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On‑site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.