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  • VAT Lead

    Stoke Poges
    Interim
    £36,000 - £50,000 per year

    As a VAT Lead in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll focus on managing VAT compliance and reporting to ensure the business runs smoothly. Based in Stoke Poges, this role plays a key part in overseeing tax processes and supporting financial operations.

    • Immediate start.
    • Remote role.
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Scarborough

    Scarborough
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    This Pharmacist Manager role in the retail healthcare industry focuses on overseeing the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll play a key role in delivering safe and effective pharmaceutical services while supporting the business's overall goals.

    • Opportunities for further growth and professional development.
    • Opportunity to work with a team of professionals.
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  • Sales Designer

    South East England
    Permanent

    As a Sales Designer, you'll focus on creating bespoke designs to meet customer needs while driving sales. This role combines creativity with customer interaction to ensure a smooth and tailored experience

    • Interior Design + Sales = Perfect Balance
    • Consultative, soft approach required, field-based, warm business
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  • Credit Controller

    Southport
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    As a Credit Controller based in Southport, you'll be responsible for managing and maintaining customer accounts to ensure timely payments and accurate records. Your role will help the business keep its finances organised and running smoothly.

    • Immediate start.
    • Temporary role.
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  • HR Systems, Data and Reporting Manager

    Derbyshire
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £68,000 per year

    The HR Systems, Data and Reporting Manager will oversee the management and optimisation of HR systems and ensure accurate data reporting to support business objectives. This role within is based in Derbyshire and requires a proactive approach to system maintenance and data analytics.

    • Working in a newly built People Systems team (Workday)
    • Working for one of the highest rated employers in the Midlands
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  • Talent Acquisition Specialist - Projects

    Nottinghamshire
    Interim
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    Talent Acquisition Specialist - Projects

    Nottinghamshire

    6 month interim project

    Hybrid - circa 1 day per week office

    • Talent Acquisition Specialist - Projects, Circa 6 months Interim
    • Nottinghamshire, Hybrid
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  • Head of Finance

    International
    Permanent
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    You will be No 2 to an energised and development driven CFO, leading a team in the delivery of Management and Financial reporting, partnering with the Directors to drive profitable decision making

    • Reporting, process improvement, budgets, team management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering, Hybrid
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Maidstone
    Temporary
    £15 - £19 per hour

    As an Accounts Assistant in Maidstone, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance team in the retail industry. From managing invoices to assisting with reconciliations, you'll help keep everything organised and running efficiently.

    • Urgently seeking an Accounts Assistant
    • Central location, Hybrid working.
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  • Credit Control Team Leader

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    As a Team Leader you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance department, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining the financial health of the organisation while leading and supporting a dedicated team.

    • A fantastic opportunity to work for one of Kent's leading employers
    • Ideally have some supervisory experience
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  • Purchase Ledger Assistant

    Stockport
    Temporary
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Purchase Ledger Assistant will play a key role in the accounting and finance department, ensuring the accurate processing of invoices and maintaining supplier accounts. This temporary position in Stockport offers an opportunity to contribute to a retail business with a structured approach to finance.

    • Purchase Ledger Clerk
    • Stockport Office based Immediate Start
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Blackburn
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £38,000 per year

    Assistant Accountant

    Location: Blackburn
    Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
    Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
    Working Pattern: Office-Base

    • Assistant Accountant - Blackburn
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Legal Cashier

    Blackburn
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    Part-Time Legal Cashier

    Location: Blackburn
    Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 FTE (pro rata)
    Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time - 2-3 days per week
    Working Pattern: Office-Based with Flexible Core Hours

    • Part time Legal Cashier - Blackburn
    • Established and well-respected Law Firm
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  • Contact Centre Advisor

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £26,200 - £27,200 per year

    Michael Page have partnered with a reputable Automotive Business in Morley to recruit for a Permanent Contact Centre Advisor to start asap due to expansion!

    This would be an exceptional opportunity for someone experienced within customer services or someone that has vehicle repair/ vehicle parts retail experience.

    Apply now immediate interview!

    • A new exciting Permanent Contact Centre Advisor Position in Leeds!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Automotive Sector!
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Rochester
    Permanent

    An Accounts Assistant is needed to help with the daily financial operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is key to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team in the retail industry.

    • A successful and expanding organisation
    • Opportunity for career development.
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  • Corporate Tax Manager

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £70,000 per year

    As a Tax Manager in a fast paced environment, you'll be involved in a range of advisory projected across the business, ensuring the business meets its obligations while identifying opportunities for efficiency. Your role will play a key part in helping the organisation manage its tax affairs smoothly and effectively.

    • Established Tax function with growth potential
    • Excellent benefits package
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  • Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner

    Chichester
    Temporary
    £495 - £605 per day

    The role of Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner requires a skilled professional to provide financial insights and strategic support to drive business performance. This temporary position is based on the south coast and offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

    • Commercial Finance Business partner on an interim basis.
    • Opportunity to develop your career with a large organisation in Hampshire.
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  • Interim Accounts Payable

    Chippenham
    Temporary
    £14 - £16 per hour

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable professional to join a retail company in their Accounting & Finance department. Based in Chippenham, this temporary role requires someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounts payable processes.

    • Hybrid working: 3 days from home, 2 days in office
    • Leading player in their industry
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  • Head of HR Systems

    Derbyshire
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £95,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Head of HR Systems to lead and optimise HR technology solutions within a multi site Leisure/Retail Business. This role is based in Derbyshire and requires expertise in managing HR systems (pinned around Workday) to drive organisational efficiency and effectiveness. 2 days in the office and 3 from home.

    • Leading on the HR Systems Strategy for a Multi Site Retailer
    • Operate as the Workday SME
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  • Treasury Analyst

    England
    Temporary
    £300 - £400 per hour

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Treasury Analyst to join the retail industry in a temporary role.

    • Do you have experience working with a TMS?
    • Have you worked in Treasury for at least 3-4 years?
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Didcot
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in supporting financial planning and decision-making. This permanent role is based on Milton Park and offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Hybrid working!
    • Fantastic role for someone looking to progress in their career.
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  • Payroll Administrator

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

    The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for managing payroll operations and ensuring accurate processing within the retail industry. This role requires strong organisational skills and attention to detail to support the accounting & finance department effectively.

    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • An opportunity to work with an expanding an successful organsation
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  • Supplier Quality Tech

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The Supplier Quality Tech will be responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of supplier materials within the procurement and supply chain operations. This permanent role in Maidstone requires a detail-oriented individual with a focus on maintaining high standards in the retail industry.

    • Work for a global business
    • Hybrid working
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  • Purchase Ledger 3 month FTC

    York
    Interim
    £26,000 - £26,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchase Ledger professional to support a retail organisation's Accounting & Finance department on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role is based in York and involves managing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate financial records.

    • 3 month FTC in York.
    • Join a busy finance team.
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  • Brand Manager

    Weybridge
    Permanent



    Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a premium beauty brand portfolio? This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth luxury beauty business where creativity, innovation, and commercial impact come together.We are looking for a dynamic Brand Manager to shape and elevate brand presence across key retail channels, delivering best-in-class campaigns that inspire customers and drive performance.

    • Brand Manager | Luxury Beauty | Weybridge, Surrey
    • Work with a prestigious luxury beauty portfolio in a highly visibile role
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  • Sales Development Representative

    London
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    As a Sales Development Representative, you'll generate qualified sales opportunities with leading retail and consumer brands across the UK and Northern Europe through a mix of outbound prospecting, inbound lead qualification, and relationship-building. You'll join a growing software business where you'll receive strong coaching, access to best-in-class sales tools, and a clear pathway into an Account Executive role.

    • Join a business where successful SDRs can quickly progress into AEs
    • Work with major retail brands with backing of a market-leading tech stack
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  • Financial Controller

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    This will be a part-time Financial Controller role and will oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance and being a real right-hand person to the CFO. This role requires a proactive individual to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis within the business services industry.

    • Growing organisation with exciting future plans
    • Great part-time flexibility available
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  • Pharmacist - Barrow

    Barrow-In-Furness
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity to join the healthcare department within the retail industry as a pharmacist in Barrow. The role focuses on delivering excellent pharmaceutical care while ensuring compliance with professional standards.

    • Opportunity for professional growth in community pharmacy
    • Strong emphasis on delivering patient focused services
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  • Operations Manager

    London
    Temporary
    £26 - £32 per hour

    Managerial Operations position within the Retail industry involves overseeing and optimising secretarial and business support functions. This temporary position requires a results-oriented professional adept at managing operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.

    • Operations Lead Opportunity in the City of London.
    • Great hybrid position offering flexibility.
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  • Sales Executive

    Epping
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Sales Executive will play a key role in driving revenue within the retail industry by managing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities. This office-based role in Epping requires a proactive approach to achieving sales targets and maintaining customer satisfaction.

    • Office Based in Epping
    • Account Management and Business Development
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  • Pharmacist - Denbigh

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

    This pharmacist role in Denbigh involves managing the day-to-day operations of a retail healthcare setting, ensuring prescriptions are dispensed safely and efficiently. You'll play a key part in supporting the local community by providing expert advice and healthcare services.

    • Opportunities for professional growth in community pharmacy.
    • Emphasis on delivering patient focused services across it's branches.
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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.
To browse jobs by salary, region or industry use the filter on the left-hand side of the page to find your perfect role.

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