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  • Pharmacist - Swindon

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

    This exciting opportunity as a Pharmacist within the retail healthcare industry involves delivering excellent pharmaceutical services and ensuring patient care is a top priority. Based in Swindon, this permanent position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

    • Opportunities to work in both community and health-centre settings
    • Clinically driven that offers strong exposure to NHS services.
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  • Pharmacist - Flint

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

    This exciting opportunity as a Pharmacist within the retail healthcare industry involves delivering excellent pharmaceutical services and ensuring patient care is a top priority. Based in Flint, this permanent position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

    • Opportunities to work in both community and health-centre settings
    • Clinically driven that offers strong exposure to NHS services.
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  • Payroll Assistant

    Reading
    Temporary
    £15 - £17 per hour

    Great opportunity if you require part time working, to come into the fold and make an instant impact into the lean operation. Based in Reading, you will be assisting the day to day payroll tasks as well as supporting wider team members.

    • Join a highly collaborative business!
    • Part time hours, Interim assignment
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  • Financial Controller

    Coventry
    Interim
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    This role leads treasury, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and commercial financial planning to support strategic decision-making and financial performance across the business.

    The successful candidate will own financial reporting, profitability analysis, and financial controls while driving process improvements and partnering with senior stakeholders to support business growth.

    • Lead treasury, forecasting & budgeting with direct impact on growth.
    • Combine strategic finance, commercial insight & stakeholder exposure.
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  • Finance Assistant

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Finance Assistant role in the retail industry offers a temporary opportunity to support the accounting and finance department in Milton Keynes. This position requires attention to detail and a proactive approach to handling financial processes and reporting.

    • Immediate start
    • Career development and training
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Atherton
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £28,000 per year

    Accounts Assistant

    £27,000 - £28,000 per annum

    Atherton - Office based working

    Full time, permanent role

    • Accounts Assistant - Atherton
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Compliance Officer - SMF16

    London
    Permanent

    Our client a leading Global Investment Management firm are looking to hire a Compliance Officer for their Retail Investments business who will take on the SMF16 within 3 -6 months

    • Growing Compliance functions
    • Opportunity to become SMF16 within 3-6 months of joining the firm
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  • B2B Mid-Market Sales Exec - media licensing

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

    The Sales Exec will wwn the full sales cycle for prospects, from initial outreach to deal close. You will engage stakeholders and build compelling business cases that deliver long-term value. You will partner with marketing, sales ops and enablement to ensure a seamless buyer journey and maximise conversions.

    • you have a proven track record of outbound B2B sales
    • you have experience selling a licensing or SaaS product
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  • Paid Media Specialist

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    The Paid Media Specialist will be responsible for managing and optimising paid media campaigns to drive engagement and conversions. This role is based in Birmingham and requires expertise in digital advertising platforms to achieve measurable outcomes.

    • Excellent opportunity to join a market leading business.
    • An opportunity to specialise within paid media.
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Neath/Port Talbot

    Neath Port Talbot
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This permanent role in the retail industry involves working within the healthcare department to deliver exceptional service. Based around Neath/Port Talbot, the position offers a rewarding opportunity to support customer needs effectively.

    • Be a part of an organisation who support their employees.
    • Focus on providing accessible, community based healthcare.
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  • Head of Commercial Finance

    East Midlands
    Interim
    £95,000 - £110,000 per year

    12 month contract, senior leadership role responsible for driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and partnering with commercial teams to maximise revenue and profitability.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Hybrid working, SAP
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  • Compliance Manager

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

    The Compliance Manager will play a key role in overseeing regulatory compliance, privacy and consumer protection across the business.

    • Excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded compliance professional to lead
    • Regular engagement and visibility across senior stakeholders
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  • Sales Performance Manager - Midlands

    West Midlands
    Permanent
    £46,800 - £52,000 per year

    The Sales Performance Manager will lead and optimise sales strategies and performance within the retail sector, ensuring targets are met and exceeded. This role requires a results-driven professional with expertise in sales operations and a strong understanding of the Midlands market.

    • Responsible for driving sales performance and achieving commercial targets
    • Involves managing relationships with dealers and executing sales
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  • Senior People and Culture Partner

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

    As a Senior People and Culture Partner, you will play a vital role in shaping the people strategy within the retail industry, driving initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organisational effectiveness. This permanent position, with a Head office based in Nottingham. offers a rewarding opportunity to influence and support the growth of a thriving organisation.

    • Working for a well known and respected name in the industry
    • Home based role with 3 days on the road/2 at home
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  • Sales Administrator

    Wakefield
    Permanent
    £26,500 - £27,500 per year

    Michael Page have just registered a new exciting Permanent Sales Administrator Position to work for a reputable retail business in Wakefield.

    This would be an exceptional opportunity for someone experienced looking to join a growing organisation which have an excellent name within their market and are known for putting customers at the forefront of everything they do!

    Immediate interviews being held please apply now!

    • A new exciting Permanent Sales Administrator Position in Wakefield!
    • To work for a reputable manufacturing businesss!
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  • Regional Account Manager - Fashion Brand

    South East England
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    Exciting opportunity for a driven, enthusiastic and mobile sales professional to join this fast-growing, exciting fashion brand.

    Opportunity to own your own, large territory and drive the commercial growth through Independent and regional retail outlets.

    • Fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing fashion brand
    • Driving sales and profit across a large South East region
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  • Sales Coordinator

    Brighouse
    Permanent
    £26,500 - £32,000 per year

    The Sales Coordinator role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional to support the customer service department with order processing, client communication, and administrative tasks. Based in Brighouse, this permanent position offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

    • Growing Company Supportive and motivated team
    • Free parking Close to transport links Great benefits
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  • Performance Marketing Executive - Paid Search - Fashion brand

    City of London
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Paid Search Executive to join the performance marketing team of a well-known owner-run fashion brand. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and optimisation of paid media activity across Google and Microsoft Ads.

    • Join a successful fashion brand!
    • Be part of an ambitious and growing performance marketing team.
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  • Finance Manager

    West Yorkshire
    Permanent

    Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering financial insight, supporting operational decision-making and ensuring robust financial control. You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement and central finance teams, providing meaningful analysis that influences business performance.

    • Lead a finance team driving manufacturing performance and insight.
    • Partner with operations to improve profitability and business decisions .
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  • Ecommerce Trade executive

    Huddersfield
    Interim
    £20,966 - £25,626 per year

    This role requires an Ecommerce Trade Executive to support online sales growth and optimise digital trading performance within the retail industry. Based in Huddersfield, the position focuses on driving key commercial objectives through effective ecommerce strategies.

    • 6 month fixed term contract
    • Part time role 3.5 to 4 days per week - Office based
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  • Learning and Development Coordinator

    Maidstone
    Permanent
    £40,500 - £49,500 per year

    The Learning and Development Coordinator will support the delivery of innovative training and development initiatives within the FMCG industry. This role requires a detail-oriented professional to coordinate programmes that enhance employee skills and support organisational growth in Maidstone.

    • Excellent Career Progression
    • Work for a global business
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Aberdare

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

    The Pharmacist Manager role in the retail industry focuses on overseeing operations within the healthcare department, ensuring efficient delivery of services and customer satisfaction. This permanent position based in Aberdare offers an excellent opportunity to manage and optimise healthcare services within a professional environment.

    • Focus on providing accessible, community based healthcare.
    • Be a part of an organisation who support their employees.
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  • Finance Manager

    South Croydon
    Permanent

    The role of Finance Manager in the retail industry involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This permanent position offers the opportunity to lead financial strategies and contribute to the success of the accounting and finance department.

    • Competitive salary
    • Opportunity to be part of a market leading business.
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  • Team Assistant

    London
    Interim
    £30,000 - £33,000 per year

    This role requires a highly organised and proactive Team Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support. The position will suit an individual with strong multitasking skills and a keen eye for detail within the business services sector.

    • Excellent Team Assistant role in Central London.
    • Hybrid role with flexiblity.
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  • Sales Director

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    The Sales Director will lead and drive sales strategies within the retail industry, ensuring the achievement of revenue targets and business growth. Based in Brixton, this role requires a results-driven individual with a strong understanding of sales processes and market trends.

    • You will create and develop a high performing sales culture.
    • Part of SLT, managing the Midlands/ south team (Birmingham once a week).
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  • Temporary Finance Manager

    Bournemouth
    Temporary
    £20 - £24 per hour

    The role of Temporary Finance Manager requires expertise in accounting and finance to provide financial insights and support decision-making. This temporary position, based in Bournemouth, offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a competitive hourly rate.

    • Must have experience using Power BI.
    • Ideally be available for an immediate start or on short notice.
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  • Real Estate Portfolio & Leasing Associate (6MTH FTC)

    London
    Interim
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    Exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded Surveyor / property professional (Lease Advisory / Occupier Transaction Management / L&T and/or Property Management) to join a dynamic PERE investor with a diverse retail portfolio across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior property leadership, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering leasing and portfolio strategies across a large property estate.

    • Occupational Real Estate, 6mth Fixed Term Contract for Private Equity investor
    • Lease Portfolio Analyst / Associate - ideal for Consultants going client-side
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  • Key Account Manager, National Account Manager

    Watford
    Permanent

    The Key Account Manager will be responsible for leading and growing strategic partnerships across InMotion, TK Maxx, and Screwfix in the UK. You will drive sales performance, execute tailored commercial strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver strong, sustainable growth across multiple retail channels.

    • Manage multiple major UK retail accounts with high commercial visibility
    • Broaden your impact across diverse channels in a fast-paced role
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The role of Accounts Assistant in the retail industry involves providing essential support to the accounting team by managing financial records and assisting with day-to-day financial operations. Based near Maidstone, this position is ideal for individuals with a keen eye for detail and an interest in accounting and finance.

    • Fabulous business to work for
    • Great benefits and hybrid working
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  • Senior Operations Manager - Lancashire

    Lancashire
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    The Senior Operations Manager will oversee warehouse operations supporting B2B, retail, and Ecom, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and seamless delivery processes. This permanent role offers an opportunity to lead a team and drive operational excellence.

    • Join a secure business in growth
    • Help scale an operation to support future forecasts
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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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