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  • Reddich

    Redditch
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £60,000 per year

    This permanent position in the retail healthcare sector is an excellent opportunity for a professional ready to make a meaningful impact. Based in Redditch, the role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Supportive management team, support with learning and development
    • Working with a team of professionals
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  • Sales Administrator

    Wakefield
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £27,000 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 Opportunity in Wakefield!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Retail Sector!
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a retail organisation and support their Accounting & Finance department. The role requires an organised individual with a strong understanding of accounting processes and a passion for delivering accurate financial reporting.

    • Permanent Opportunity
    • Working with accounts across multi sites
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  • Head of Financial Accounting

    Wolverhampton
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Head of Financial Accounting will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and team management within the Finance department. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.

    • Join a fast paced, growing business.
    • Great opportunity for a second time mover looking for the next step.
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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 Morley!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Automotive Sector!
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  • Management Accountant

    Coventry
    Permanent

    The Management Accountant role within the retail industry in Coventry will see you take charge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support key business decisions. You will play a vital part in driving financial efficiency and ensuring compliance within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • The candidate will thrive in a leading mobility pioneer driving green fleet tech
    • They will shape sustainable leasing solutions within a dynamic, global culture
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  • Sales Advisor

    St Asaph
    Temporary
    £13 - £14 per hour

    The Sales Advisor role in the retail industry involves assisting customers with their purchases and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. Based in St Asaph, this temporary position requires a proactive individual focused on meeting customer needs effectively.

    • Immediate start temp to perm opportunity
    • Weekly pay
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The Accounts Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting the accounting and finance department of a retail organisation based in Maidstone. This permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial accuracy.

    • A superb business to work for
    • Excellent career opportunity
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  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    International
    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity for a CI Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming sourcing, cost modelling and end‑to‑end operational efficiency across a food retail supply chain.

    This role offers exceptional exposure, from supporting supply strategy and financial modelling to working directly with manufacturing partners to unlock significant operational improvements.

    • Shape major supply chain & cost‑efficiency decisions with real business impact
    • Work at the cutting edge of sourcing, modelling and operational transformation
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  • Newly Qualified Pharmacist

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

    This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Pharmacist to contribute to the healthcare department within the retail sector. Based in Southampton, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health regulations.

    • Ability to learn, develop and grow within a team
    • Ability to work with a professional team of pharmacists
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  • Account Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    The role of an Account Manager within the Fitness industry involves managing key client relationships and driving sales growth. Based in Central London, you will work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.

    • Globally recognised business
    • Full front of expansion within London
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  • Sales Performance Manager South

    London
    Permanent

    The Sales Performance Manager South will be responsible for driving sales growth and optimising performance within the automotive industry. Based in the South Coast of the UK, this role requires a commercially-minded individual with a proven track record in sales management and performance improvement.

    • High-impact role with real ownership
    • Be part of a bold new automotive challenger brand
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  • Used Car Development Manager

    London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £61,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Used Car Specialist/Used Car Development Manager to lead and optimise sales operations in the retail sector. This role requires a results-driven individual with a strong understanding of the used car market and a proven ability to meet sales targets.

    • Fastest Growing Brand in the UK
    • Strong Career path
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  • Treasury Lead - New Function - Fashion

    City of London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    This is an exciting chance to step into a newly created role for a high-growth, international retailer. You'll take ownership of critical treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, cash management, strengthening financial controls, and safeguarding risk across a retail environment.

    • Opportunity to build out a Treasury function for a global fashion brand
    • Broad role covering Cash Management, Banking mandates, Accounts Payable and more
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  • Contact Centre Advisor

    International
    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 Morley!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Automotive Sector!
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  • ER Advisor

    Liverpool
    Interim
    £33,000 - £35,000 per year

    The ER Advisor will play a key role in supporting the Human Resources function within the retail sector, ensuring effective and efficient HR processes. Based in Liverpool, the role involves advising on HR policies, employee relations, and supporting the business's people strategy.

    • 12 month FTC
    • Busy and Supportive team
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  • Senior HR Business Partner

    Northamptonshire
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £95,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner professional in the Retail industry to contribute to the strategic objectives of the human resources department. With a Head office in the Midlands, this role focuses on delivering impactful HR solutions to support organisational growth and employee engagement across the South of the UK. This is a multi site role with travel

    • Working for a well known name in the Retail Industry in a Multi Site role
    • Opportunity to partner c-suite is specific business area
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  • Senior HR Business Partner

    Derbyshire
    Permanent
    £85,000 - £95,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the Leisure/Retail industry as a Senior HR Business Partner. The role is based in the Derbyshire area and offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, including a bonus and car allowance.

    • Working for a household name in the Retail/Leisure industry
    • Opportunity to partner multiple business divisions.
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  • Credit Controller

    Reading
    Permanent

    The Credit Controller will be responsible for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role in the retail industry offers an excellent opportunity to work in a permanent position within the accounting & finance department.

    • Opportunity to work in the retail industry in Reading.
    • Exposure to a professional and structured work environment.
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  • Pharmacy -Newtown

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

    Join the healthcare department of a leading retail organisation as a Pharmacist based in Newtown. This permanent role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by providing expert pharmaceutical services in a retail environment.

    • Ability to develop furthermore in Pharmacy
    • Supportive and collaborative team
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  • Property Customer Service Advisor

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £24,785 - £25,785 per year

    Michael Page have partnered with a reputable Legal Business in Leeds to recruit for a Property Customer Service Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

    This would be an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career with a firm which will provide the best training and development routes.

    No experience required and will consider graduates and candidates from a hospitality and retail background.

    • A new exciting Permanent Property Customer Service Advisor Position in Leeds!
    • No experience required full training provided!
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  • Newly Qualified Pharmacist

    South West London
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Newly Qualified Pharmacist to join a leading organisation in the retail industry. Based in South of England, the role involves delivering exceptional healthcare services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

    • Ability to develop through training with the company to meet career goals
    • Supportive, structured team and organisation
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Stroud

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

    This is an opportunity to lead and manage a pharmacy team in a retail healthcare setting, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service and compliance with professional standards. The role of Pharmacist Manager will involve overseeing operations and driving the success of the pharmacy in Stroud.

    • Supportive company for further learning and development
    • Ability to lead a team of professionals
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  • Head of Finance

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

    This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is keen to go beyond traditional finance responsibilities, contribute to business performance, and identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

    • business partnering, analysis, stakeholder management
    • Management accounts, controls, partnering
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  • Part Time Administrator

    Birmingham
    Temporary
    £25,000 - £30,000 per year

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Part Time Administrator to join a retail business in Birmingham. This temporary role involves providing essential secretarial and business support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

    • This is a Part Time vacancy, working 19 hours per week.
    • Flexible temporary role with an opportunity to go permanent.
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  • Sales Support Executive

    Chiswick
    Permanent
    £32,000 - £35,000 per year

    The Sales Support Executive will play a crucial role in assisting the sales team with administrative and operational tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. This role in the retail industry is based in London and requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills.

    • If you can work in Chiswick 5 days a week.
    • If you have worked in the automotive industry before.
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  • Marketing Assistant

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

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to support a dynamic team within the retail industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to marketing campaigns and ensure the smooth execution of promotional activities in London.

    • If you can work in the Chiswick office 5 days a week.
    • If you have work in the Automotive industry previously.
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  • Contact Centre Advisor

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

    Michael Page have partnered with a reputable Automotive Business in Leeds 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 Morley!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Automotive Sector!
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  • Accounts Payable Manager

    Gwynedd
    Permanent

    This is an Accounts Payable Manager opportunity to lead, modernise and future-proof a large-scale function within a fast-growing, acquisition-driven business operating across the UK. With significant investment behind them and a clear growth strategy, the business is now looking for a forward-thinking finance leader to take ownership of AP and drive the next phase of transformation with a strong focus on automation, process optimisation and AI utilisation.

    • Fantastic career defining role!
    • Drive real change
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  • Credit Controller

    Southampton
    Temporary
    £18 - £22 per hour

    The Credit Controller will play a vital role in managing accounts and ensuring timely payments. This temporary role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills.

    • Develop your career within credit control.
    • Gain experience in a busy, fast paced finance team.
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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

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  • 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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