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  • Buyer

    Greater Manchester
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    We are seeking a Buyer to join a well established Manufacturing business. The role is based in Greater Manchester and focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal value and efficiency.

    • Excellent opportunity for a Buyer looking to progress!
    • Hybrid working
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  • Buyer

    East Midlands
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £42,000 per year

    The role of Buyer within the Procurement & Supply Chain department will involve sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to support the operations of the business. This position, based in the East Midlands, requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong ability to ensure cost efficiency and supply chain reliability.

    • Excellent opportunity with a growing business
    • Previous transferrable experience is essential
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  • Import Buyer

    Skelmersdale
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £34,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Import Buyer to join the retail industry, focusing on managing product imports and coordinating with suppliers. The role is based in Skelmersdale and offers a chance to contribute to a fast-paced and evolving department.

    • Free parking facilities for all employees.
    • Flexible start & finish times
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  • Assistant Buyer

    Chesterfield
    Permanent

    The Assistant Buyer role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Interim Buyer

    Guildford
    Temporary
    £140 - £150 per day

    We are seeking a Temporary Buyer to support procurement activities within the industrial/manufacturing sector. This role will be based at Surrey Research Park and requires a detail-oriented professional to ensure the smooth operation of purchasing processes.

    • Immediate start
    • Interim position
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  • Strategic Buyer/Procurement

    Fife
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Buyer is a strategic position and involves managing procurement activities to ensure the efficient supply of goods and services. Based in Fife, this position requires a proactive approach to building strong supplier relationships and optimising supply chain operations.

    • Work for a leader with a growth mindset in an impactful organisation
    • Fantastic opportunity for upward future career trajectory in an ambitious team
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  • Senior Buyer

    Cardiff
    Permanent

    A Senior Buyer position within a technically-led manufacturing environment, taking ownership of supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and material flow. This is a hands-on role with real scope to influence cost, supply chain performance and overall procurement strategy.

    • Genuine autonomy - not just transactional buying
    • Opportunity to shape supplier strategy in a growing, specialist business
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  • Senior Buyer

    Blackburn
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Senior Buyer position offers an exciting opportunity to lead procurement activities within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Based in Blackburn, this role focuses on strategic supplier management, cost control, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials.

    • Excellent opportunity with a growing business
    • Hybrid working
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  • Senior Buyer

    Worsley
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the retail industry and contribute to an innovative and fast-paced environment. The role requires a professional with a strong background in procurement and a passion for delivering value.

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Assistant Buyer - Homeware

    Chesterfield
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join a thriving Buying team in Chesterfield. This role focuses on supporting the procurement and selection processes within the homeware sector, ensuring product quality and supplier efficiencies

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Senior Project Buyer

    Runcorn
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Senior Project Buyer will play a critical role in managing procurement activities within the industrial and manufacturing industry, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and cost-effective purchasing. This permanent position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes while working within a professional and structured environment.

    • Excellent opportunity in a stable and supportive business
    • Familiarity with NEC Framework required
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  • Senior Buyer

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    Work closely with global suppliers, and the talented design team, to create best selling womenswear for this highly successful retailer.

    • Work with a highly successful womenswear brand alongside a dynamic team.
    • A brand benefitting from a flat structure and fast decision making.
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  • Retail Marketing Manager

    Surrey
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    You will have ownership for the Customer Experience for the store sales channel, playing a pivot role in managing the retail marketing strategy across store marketing in the UK and Europe.You will lead the development and execution of impactful store marketing strategies that drive customer engagement, enhance the in store customer journey, boost footfall, and ensure the brand is consistently and effectively communicated.

    • Retail Marketing Manager opportunity
    • Hybrid working based in Surrey / Berkshire area
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  • Senior Buyer - Power Tools

    Essex
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £75,000 per year

    The role of Buyer / Senior Buyer in the retail industry involves managing procurement strategies and supplier relationships to ensure the availability of quality products. Based in Essex, this is a strategic position suited to those with strong purchasing expertise and a keen eye for detail.

    • Looking for a senior buyer to work within the Power Tools industry
    • Open to industry experience from gardening, automotive, electrical
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  • Corporate Research (Consumer/Retail sectors)

    London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £95,000 per year

    A leading international bank is seeking an AVP to join its Corporate Research function, supporting on their Consumer & Retail sector coverage with a focus on macro, credit, and industry insights. The role combines thematic research, transaction support, and credit monitoring to influence both origination and risk decisions across EMEA.

    • High-impact role shaping strategy and supporting live transactions
    • Broad exposure to macro, sector, and credit decision-making
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  • National Account Manager, NAM, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, H&B NAM

    West London
    Permanent
    £58,000 - £65,000 per year

    The National Account Manager - Retail, will be heading up the key partnerships on Sainsburys, Ocado and TK Maxx with the view to 'scale up' potential trading with the broader grocers. The derma skincare brand has been in marked growth and this NAM role will play a pivotal part in their growth journey!

    • Exciting chance to join a brand leader in skincare as a NAM on key retailers!
    • Join category leaders in skincare to head up their key grocers!
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  • Buyer (Dairy) - Fast-Growing Food & Drinks Manufacturer

    London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £70,000 per year

    This role will manage suppliers, mitigate risk, and drive efficiencies across the business. Our client is a fast-growing food and drinks manufacturer, and is requiring someone with strong dairy procurement experience.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing food and drinks manufacturer!
    • Dairy procurement experience required.
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  • Talent & Development Manager - Retail Brand.

    London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year


    Reporting to the HR Director and leading a team of two, you will build and deliver the organisation's talent development strategy, creating career pathways, succession plans and leadership programmes. This role requires proven retail or multi-site experience, strong senior stakeholder management skills and an Insights Discovery qualification to drive organisational capability and future talent pipelines.

    • The opportunity to build a function, not just manage one
    • High-profile role with genuine strategic influence
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  • Global Customer Service Transformation Director

    International
    Permanent

    This is a business-critical transformation leadership role responsible for reimagining customer engagement, service and inside sales across a complex global organisation. The successful candidate will define and deliver the future customer operating model, transforming end-to-end customer journeys through AI, automation, digital, self-service and contact centre capabilities to create a scalable, multilingual and commercially high-performing organisation.

    • Lead a global customer operations transformation at unprecedented scale
    • Drive enterprise-wide transformation across a complex global business
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  • Buying Manager

    Nottingham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    The role of Buying Manager in the retail industry involves overseeing procurement processes and ensuring the timely delivery of goods to meet business needs. This permanent position is based in Nottingham and requires expertise in supply chain management and vendor negotiations.

    • Close to transport links
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Branch / Store Manager

    Watford
    Permanent
    £35,200 - £40,000 per year

    As a Branch Manager in the retail industry, based in Watford, you'll oversee the daily operations of the branch to ensure everything runs smoothly. From managing a team to meeting sales targets, you'll play a vital role in driving the success of the business.

    • Immediate start
    • You will have a team of 4 to manage and provide general support to
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  • Compliance Officer

    Skelmersdale
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    As a Compliance Officer in the retail industry, based in Skelmersdale, you'll ensure the business adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, keeping operations smooth and risk-free. Your work will help safeguard the company's reputation by monitoring compliance and providing guidance where needed.

    • Close to transport links : Free Parking
    • Flexible working
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  • Assistant Manager

    Southampton
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    As an Assistant Manager in the retail industry based in Southampton, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the store. From overseeing team performance to ensuring excellent customer service, you'll help keep the business running smoothly and effectively.

    • Permanent, Southampton
    • £28,000 - £30,000
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  • Assistant Branch Manager Upminster

    Upminster
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £35,000 per year

    As an Assistant Branch Manager in Upminster, you'll be at the heart of the retail operations, ensuring the branch runs smoothly day to day. From supporting the team to meeting customer needs, your role will help drive the success of the business.

    • Well known established business
    • Bonus and great company benefits
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  • Branch Manager

    New Malden
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,200 per year

    As a Branch Manager in the retail industry, you'll oversee the daily operations of a busy branch in Crawley, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This role involves managing staff, meeting sales targets, and maintaining high standards of customer service.

    • Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch
    • Manage a small team
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  • Fabric Technologist

    Chesterfield
    Permanent

    The Fabric Technologist will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and performance of fabrics used within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in fabric testing, quality control, and product innovation.

    • Free Parking '; Close to transport links
    • Growing Brand / Retail Company
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  • Junior Fabric Technologist

    Chesterfield
    Permanent

    The Junior Fabric Technologist role in the retail industry involves supporting fabric selection, quality assurance, and compliance processes. This permanent position in London offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with product development teams to ensure high-quality standards.

    • Free Parking: Close to transport links
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Assistant Branch Manager - Birmingham

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    The Assistant Branch Manager will support the store's operations and team to deliver exceptional customer service and meet sales goals. This role in the retail industry requires a proactive individual with strong organisational and leadership skills to manage day-to-day activities effectively.

    • Lucrative bonus potential
    • Above market benefits / perks
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  • Product Manager - Technical Apparel

    Droylsden
    Permanent
    £34,000 - £40,000 per year

    As a Product Manager in the retail industry, you will oversee the development and management of a product portfolio. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills to ensure product success in a competitive market.

    • Progression Opportunities
    • Close to transport links
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  • Branch Manager

    South Croydon
    Permanent
    £23,400 - £28,600 per year

    The Branch Manager role in the retail industry is a permanent position based in Croydon, designed for an individual who can effectively oversee branch operations and drive performance. This opportunity offers a chance to manage a team, ensuring excellence in customer service and operational efficiency.

    • Well Established Business
    • Good benefits package
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A guide to retail jobs

Retail careers can vary greatly but all typically provide services to either both businesses and individual customers or specialise in products specific to one or the other. Retailers normally have their staff working in teams and those teams can be located within stores, an office, or even a warehouse. Working times are usually allocated on a shift basis and will vary depending on the specific products and/or services being provided. The type of products that retailers sell can vary, they may sell very specific products or offer a diverse range of merchandise. For example, a retailer might specialise in selling electronics, produce, entertainment or clothing while some larger stores might offer a mixture of these. Good customer service is a key part of any retail sales success and most retailers now have an online presence that bridges the gap between online sales and the high street shops.
Michael Page Retail & Fashion have forged strong relationships with our clients over the past 40 years. The jobs we recruit for range from positions within traditional stores to multiples and department stores, as well as multi-channel operations, online retailers, mail order and TV shopping channels, covering food, non-food and general merchandise.

Retail jobs we recruit

  • Assistant Store manager
  • Head of Merchandising
  • Buyer
  • Technologist - retail
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Merchandiser
  • Sales Advisor
  • Retail Customer Services Manger
  • Sales Consultant - retail

Key retail tasks

  • Greet customers as the first point of contact.
  • Deal with customer refunds.
  • Handle customer complaints.
  • Work within established guidelines, particularly with brands.
  • Receive and store stock deliveries.
  • Set up displays and POS material.
  • Assist customers in finding the products they are looking for.
  • Process cash and card payments.
  • Stock shelves with merchandise.
  • Report any problems or discrepancies.
  • Provide customers with advice and guidance on product selection.
  • Balance cash registers with receipts.

Key retail skills

As a retailer, good communication skills are a must when dealing with queries and executing a sale. If the customer can’t understand you or if you fail to get your point across, that oversight could impact any potential sale. You need to be comfortable working directly with members of the public because sales roles require regular interaction with customers, whether that’s on the phone or face-to-face. You also need to possess a confident demeanour, not only will this improve a customer’s confidence in you as a sales representative but it will also increase their association with the brand or product you are selling to them. A shy and uncertain sales person might discourage a customer from making a purchase. 
Being helpful and polite, while possessing a comprehensive understanding of your area of sales is a must. The better you know your product, the more confident you will be in selling it and similarly your potential buyer will have more confidence in you. Finally, a person that works within retail needs to be able to work effectively as part of a sales team which would include getting point of sales (POS) items ready, filling in if a colleague is away, completing a sale on behalf of a colleague or helping a colleague by persuading a customer that the product that they’re considering is the right one.

Qualifications and experience

Retail jobs have no formal educational requirements. However, most employers look for what you already know. For a lot of retail jobs, experience is learned while training on the job, although some large stores have training programs for new hires. If you have any prior experience with the products you'll be expected to sell it will be a plus, such as IT experience when applying for a sales position at a computer or electronics store. Prior experience will help boost your initial salary.
However, if you’ve set your sights on long-term career progression then there are various levels of qualifications available for you to choose from and these qualifications enable employers to make better informed decisions during the crucial recruitment stages. The levels range from entry level through to level 8. The higher levels begin from the City &Guilds Higher Professional Diploma in Retail Management (level 4) and the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Retail Management (level 5) and are reserved for those that want to be leaders in their field, e.g. managing directors.  The topics covered do these courses range from customer service, managing retail operations, finance, managing retail environment, to consumer behaviour, supply chain, and retail marketing. Westminster Kingsway College and the University of Brighton offer diploma courses too, like the Access to Higher Education Diploma Business level 3.
If you're interested in undertaking a foundation degree then there are courses available, supported by Skillsmart Retail – the sector skills council. There are higher education institutes that also offer courses including Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of the Arts London, and Leicester College. The degree courses offer a more specialist focus like fashion retailing, retail marketing or buying. There are also postgraduate degree options that include retailing MBAs.
A few big employers are also offering workplace-based courses which allow flexibility to students and provide valuable hands-on experience to better equip them when they progress with their career.
If you would like to discuss your career options, get in touch with our team of specialist retail consultants. Alternatively, if there is a specific position you are interested in contact the listed consultant directly.
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