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  • SVP Retail

    England
    Permanent

    The SVP Retail will lead and manage retail strategies within the Media & Agency industry. This senior role focuses on driving growth and ensuring effective collaboration across teams.

    • A global information business are recruiting a newly created SVP Retail.
    • Opportunity for strong retailer from sales, ecommerce, or transformation.
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  • Buyer

    Wales
    Permanent
    £30,800 - £40,000 per year

    The Buyer role in the retail industry requires a professional to manage purchasing activities, ensuring products meet quality and cost requirements. The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth and success of the department through effective supplier management and procurement strategies.

    • Flexible Working Hours
    • Hybrid Working 3 day in the office, 2 days working from home
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  • Buyer

    Halifax
    Permanent

    We are seeking a Buyer to join the procurement and supply chain team in Halifax. The role involves managing purchasing activities to ensure efficient sourcing and supply of materials within the industrial and manufacturing industry

    • Exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturer!
    • Great opportunity for a Supply Chain Specialist to progress in a great business
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  • Retail Administrator

    Bolton
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Administrator will play a vital role in supporting the Facilities Management department. This position requires excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to ensure the smooth operation of the facilities

    • Great transport links
    • Opportunities for career development
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  • Project Buyer

    Huddersfield
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £45,000 per year

    The role of Project Buyer offers the chance to take ownership of procurement activities that drive high-impact projects within the industrial and manufacturing sector. You'll play a key role in ensuring a smooth, cost-effective supply chain by working closely with stakeholders and suppliers. Based in Huddersfield, this position provides an excellent opportunity to influence project success and contribute to a growing business.

    • Engineering business demonstrating consistent growth
    • Great opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to progress in a great business
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  • Senior Buyer

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    Are you an experienced Senior Buyer looking for your next step in a forward‑thinking manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established industrial business that is continuing to invest, expand, and strengthen its procurement function.

    • Great opportunity for a Buyer to progress in a great business!
    • Previous Purchasing experience in a Manufacturing business required
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  • Interim Buyer

    Deeside
    Temporary
    £17 - £26 per hour

    The Interim Buyer will support procurement activities within the industrial/manufacturing sector, ensuring efficient supply chain management and cost optimisation. The role requires expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

    • Interim opportunity with potential for something long term.
    • Immediate start available with competitive hourly or daily rates.
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  • Senior Buyer - Manufacturing business - Bristol

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    An opportunity is available for a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing activities within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment. Focusing on supplier relationship management, cost reduction, delivery performance, inventory optimisation, and continuous improvement while supporting production, sales, and service priorities through effective planning.

    • Senior Buyer Based in Bristol
    • Great opporunity to progress your career.
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  • Buyer - Indirects

    Newport
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £51,000 per year

    This role supports the delivery of the organisation's Procurement Strategy and Annual Procurement Plan, managing both planned and ad-hoc sourcing activity. You'll act as a key procurement contact for stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring value, compliance and strong supplier performance.

    • Play a key role in supporting critical energy infrastructure
    • Competitive salary, hybrid working and an industry-leading benefits package.
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  • Senior Buyer

    Ellesmere Port
    Permanent

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a well-established global specialty chemicals manufacturer. The company operates across multiple regions with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and compliance, and is recognised for its commitment to delivering excellence in its field.

    • Excellent opportunity for an established Senior Buyer
    • Strong benefits package
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  • Indirect Buyer

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    We are seeking a Buyer to join a professional services team within the procurement and supply chain department in Birmingham. The role involves managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and optimising supply chain operations.

    • Work for a national firm.
    • Strong training and development programmes with multiple avenues to take.
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  • Buyer Assistant

    London
    Temporary
    £18,000 - £20,000 per year

    We are seeking a Buyer Assistant to join the sourcing team, supporting with the administrative tasks and ensuring smooth operations. This role is a part-time FTC and offers hybrid working flexibility.

    • Part-time Buyer Assistant role in the City of London.
    • Brilliant hybrid part-time opportunity at a global media company.
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  • Pricing Manager

    Wiltshire
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    We are seeking a Pricing Manager - Merchandiser to join a retail team in Wiltshire. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing effective pricing strategies to drive sales and profitability.

    • Pricing Manager role for popular retail brand with extra perks
    • Long term development opportunities
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  • Buyer - Confectionery

    London
    Permanent

    This exciting Buyer - Confectionery role within the retail industry involves managing product selection, supplier relationships, and category performance. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong ability to drive sales and optimise profitability.

    • Work with a dedicated team, driving the snacking category for a highly brand
    • Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
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  • Junior Buyer

    Pontefract
    Permanent

    This Junior Buyer will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement and supply chain department by ensuring the timely purchase of materials to meet production demands. This position requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to supplier management within the industrial and manufacturing industry.

    • Excellent opportunity for a Purchasing Professional to grow in a great business!
    • Experience in a similar role is required.
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  • Retail Marketing Manager

    Long Eaton
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £47,000 per year

    This role plays a key part in driving brand visibility, supporting sales growth, and strengthening our partnerships with key retail and trade customers

    • Hybrid Working
    • Role can be based from Leamington or Nottinghamshire
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  • Junior Buyer - Seasonal

    Barnsley
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a Junior Buyer - Seasonal to join a vibrant retail team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for purchasing and an eye for detail, ready to contribute to a dynamic environment in Barnsley.

    • Progression Opportunities
    • Free Parking : Close to transport links
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  • National Sales Manager - Retail

    West London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    The National Sales Manager will head up all branded sales across the UK retailer landscape: grocers, C&I through to Foodservice. Overseeing a team of 3, you'll not only manage all them major mults, but empower and deliver the performance across all RTM's including the independents team.

    • A legacy 'gut health' brand is looking for their next Head of Retail Sales!
    • Head up all retail sales for a 'gut health' brand embedded in the UK category!
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  • In House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

    Glasgow
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £105,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an In House Retail and Private Banking Lawyer in Glasgow. The role requires expertise in retail and private banking law to support business operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

    • High-profile in-house role with real strategic influence
    • Excellent progression, support and long-term career prospects
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  • In-house Solicitor: Retail and Private Banking Lawyer

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £105,000 per year

    We're seeking an In-house Retail and Private Banking Lawyer in Manchester to advise on legal and regulatory risk for a major retail bank. You'll be part of a large team supporting retail and private banking operations.

    • Work on high-profile retail & private banking deals at a major UK bank
    • Competitive package + supportive culture
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  • Buying Roles - Leading Luxury Retail Group (m/w/d)

    International
    Permanent
    Remote

    The Buyer will be responsible to plan, project and identify the requirements of the products, purchasing the required quantities which meets customer needs thereby maximizing profits and providing a commercially viable range of products

    • Do you have multi-industry experience in a Buying role?
    • Exciting roles in Buying with a leading Luxury Retail Group
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  • In-house Senior Banking Counsel

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £95,000 - £120,000 per year

    A global financial services organisation is seeking a Retail and Private Banking Lawyer to join its in-house legal team in Birmingham. This is a senior advisory role supporting retail and private banking products, regulatory change and risk management. You'll work closely with business, compliance and risk stakeholders on high-profile matters.

    • Senior in-house banking role at a global institution
    • Competitive package with complex, high-impact advisory work
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  • Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - Retail

    International
    Permanent
    £24,217 - £33,299 per month (£290,614 - £399,594 per year)

    Reporting to the President for the business, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our leading, consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and investor relations.

    • Top role, excellent team and culture
    • Global role, covering APAC, EMEA & North America
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  • Category Manager -Senior Buyer - Procurement - Engineering & Construction

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £66,000 per year

    The Category Manager - Senior Buyer - Engineering and Construction will oversee procurement and supply chain activities whilst ensuring cost-effective and efficient processes. This role requires a professional with expertise in category management and supplier relationships within construction and engineering.

    • Category Manager - Procurement - Construction and Engineering - Senior Buyer
    • Portsmouth - Hybrid
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  • Category Manager - IT - Senior Buyer

    Portsmouth
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £66,000 per year

    Category Manager IT- Senior Buyer - IT- Tech- Digital

    • Procurement Manager - Tech - Senior Buyer - IT Category
    • Portsmouth - Hybrid - Utilities
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  • VP - Brand, Marketing & CX- Retail Family Group

    International
    Permanent
    £17,220 - £20,449 per month (£206,646 - £245,393 per year)

    Lead the marketing and customer experience agenda for a leading lifestyle and retail group, shaping how customers engage with its brands across every touchpoint. A senior, high-impact role for a visionary marketer to drive brand growth, loyalty, and customer connection across the region.

    • Oversee the Marketing and CX functions (Must had lead both of these functions)
    • Partner directly with the CEO and board to shape brand and growth strategy
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  • Assistant Buyer - Health and Beauty

    Barnsley
    Permanent
    • Cost Price Negotiations: Conduct intense and strategic cost price negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible deals while maintaining product quality.
    • Product Sourcing: Identify and source high-value clearance products from UK and European traders, wholesalers, and other suppliers to meet business requirements
    • Free Parking ; Close to transport links
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Procurement Business Partner- Category Manager - London Luton Airport

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

    Procurement Business Partner - Category Manager - London Luton Airport - Multiple Vacancies - Corporate services (IT, HR, legal, finance), Airport operations (cleaning, security, waste, facilities), Construction & engineering (capital projects, infrastructure), Commercial concessions (retail, F&B, parking, transport)

     

    • Procurement Business Partner- Procurement Category Manager
    • Multiple Vacancies Procurement Vacancies - London Luton Airport
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  • Ecommerce Executive, Retail ,

    North Yorkshire
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced E-commerce Executive to join our team in the Yorkshire area. The ideal candidate will manage and optimise online retail operations, ensuring the delivery of outstanding marketing and agency strategies.

    • Career growth opportunities
    • Close to Public transport links
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  • FP&A Manager - Heritage Retail Brand

    West London
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    Join an exciting opportunity as a Finance Business Partner for a fascinating leader in the retail sector, where you will oversee financial planning and analysis to drive strategic decision-making. This permanent role offers a chance to make a significant impact within the organisation in West London

    • Heritage luxury retail brand
    • Value add commercial finance role
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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
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  • Merchandiser
  • Sales Advisor
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  • 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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