Learning to lead on the job, with real-world results

Lidl’s graduate management development programme offers graduates an opportunity to work in several areas of the business including e-commerce, IT, sales, marketing, audit, purchasing and central services

Lee Jordan, a trainee on the Lidl graduate training programme

Working part-time jobs in the retail sector proved a valuable lesson for one young business graduate when it came to choosing the right training programme after college. Lee Jordan, who studied Business Studies in Dublin City University and specialised in management before graduating last year, knew the fast-paced and customer-centric roles within retail were something he enjoyed, so when he learned of Lidl’s graduate training programme, he knew it was the perfect fit.