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  • Import Merchandiser - Apparel

    Chesterfield
    Permanent

    The Import Merchandiser - Apparel will oversee the coordination of stock and supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products in the retail department. This role requires a proactive individual with experience in managing imports and supply chains within the retail industry.

    • Free Parking : Close to Transport links
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Pricing Analyst

    City of London
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    The Pricing Analyst role in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee pricing strategies and ensure profitability through effective analysis. Based in London, this position offers the chance to work within a dynamic accounting and finance department to support business goals.

    • Work for an innovative, industry‑leading company
    • Hybrid opportunity, required to be in the office 2-3 days per week
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  • Marketing Executive

    Marlow
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £38,000 per year

    The Marketing Executive will be responsible for developing marketing campaigns that boost brand visibility and consumer engagement, this role suits a proactive individual with strong attention to detail.

    • Do you have a passion for social media growth and engagement?
    • Are you interested in end-to-end campaign management?
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  • Senior Merchandiser

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Senior Merchandiser will play a key role in overseeing merchandise planning and stock management within the retail industry. This role is based in Birmingham and requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills.

    • Close to transport links; Free Parking
    • Early Finish on a Friday
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  • Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion

    Birmingham
    Permanent

    As an Assistant Merchandiser in the retail industry, you will support the merchandising team in maximising sales and ensuring stock levels meet customer demand. This role is based in Birmingham and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a thriving business.

    • Free Parking ; Close to transport links
    • Early Finish on a Friday
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  • Assistant Merchandiser - City Centre

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £25,200 - £30,800 per year

    The Assistant Merchandiser role in the retail industry involves supporting the merchandising team in maximising sales and profitability through effective stock management and analysis. This position is based in Leeds and offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in retail.

    • Hybrid Working
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Product Coordinator

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for an Product Coordinator 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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  • Merchandising Analyst

    Trafford
    Permanent

    The role of Merchandising Analyst in the retail industry involves analysing sales data and inventory trends to optimise stock levels and support business growth. Based in Trafford, this position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical capabilities.

    • Free Parking/ Close to transport link
    • Hybrid Working
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  • Merchandiser

    Chesterfield
    Permanent

    The role of Merchandiser in the retail industry involves planning, analysing, and coordinating product ranges to meet customer demand and maximise profitability. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of market trends and inventory management.

    • Free Parking : Close to transport links
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Customer Service Advisor

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

    The Customer Service Advisor role in the business services industry involves providing excellent support to clients by handling inquiries and resolving issues efficiently. Based in Arundel, this permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction.

    • Hybrid working model
    • Well established organisation
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  • Customer Service Advisor

    Crawley
    Permanent
    £25,200 - £30,800 per year

    The Customer Service Advisor will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to clients within the business services industry. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to address customer needs and provide effective solutions.

    • Hybrid working model
    • Well established organisation
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  • Junior Merchandiser

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Merchandiser to join a thriving retail company in Birmingham. The role requires strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to support the merchandising team effectively.

    • Progression Opportunities
    • Free Parking ; Close to transport links
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  • Merchandising Administrator

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £22,500 - £23,500 per year

    The Merchandising Administrator will play a key role in supporting the retail department within the FMCG industry. This permanent role, based in Leeds, requires a detail-oriented individual to manage and coordinate merchandising activities efficiently.

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Trainee Assistant Merchandiser- Apparel

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £25,000 - £26,500 per year

    The Trainee Assistant Merchandiser role offers an exciting opportunity to support the retail team in driving performance and achieving business objectives. This position involves planning, analysing, and delivering effective merchandising strategies in the retail industry.

    • Progression Opportunities
    • Hybrid Working, 3 days office, 2 day at home
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  • Merchandiser

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



    Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in Birmingham area are looking for a talented individual to join and support the merchandising team. You the Merchandiser will support the wider merchandising team while trading & planning your area of product.

    • Close to transport links : Free Parking
    • Early Finish on Friday
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  • Digital Designer

    City of London
    Permanent

    Our client is looking for a creative Designer to join an exciting fashion brand in London. You'll be bringing bold prints and ideas to life across digital platforms, designing eye-catching visuals that feel current and on brand.

    • Fantastic opportunity for a designer
    • To join an amazing womens clothing brand
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  • VP Merchandise Planning & Commercial Inventory Strategy - Multi-Brand Retail - Dubai

    International
    Permanent
    £15,067 - £17,220 per month (£180,815 - £206,646 per year)

    Lead enterprise wide merchandise planning across a complex omni channel multi-brand retail portfolio, driving OTB, forecasting, inventory and margin performance across stores and digital channels. Partner with Buying, Commercial and Digital leadership to shape commercial strategy and influence high-impact trading decisions at regional scale.

    • Leading multi brand retail & distribution platform with complex omni channel ops
    • Leadership scope with enterprise scale planning transformation exposure
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  • Supply Chain Coordinator

    Sittingbourne
    Permanent

    The Supply Chain Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting procurement and supply chain functions within the retail industry. This permanent position is based in Sittingbourne and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to optimising operational processes.

    • Excellent Innovative business
    • Early Finish Friday
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  • Data Architect

    City of London
    Temporary
    £600 - £800 per day

    We're hiring a Data Architect to define and implement an organisation-wide data strategy, building a modern, scalable, and AI-ready data platform. This role will sit at the heart of a major transformation programme, integrating fragmented data and enabling advanced analytics and insight-driven decision making

    • 6 month contract for a Data Architect (MS Azure, MS Fabric)
    • Competitive day rate with flexible working
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  • IBM Planning Analytics Lead

    Bury
    Interim
    £80,000 - £85,000 per year

    The IBM Planning Analytics Lead will take charge of implementing and maintaining IBM Planning Analytics solutions to support the business needs of a retail organisation. This role requires a highly skilled professional with a strong understanding of retail operations and financial planning tools.

    • 2 Days onsite in the Bury office
    • 12 month FTC role
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  • Data Scientist

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

    This leading international Manufacturing & Retail Company is seeking a commercially focused and technically capable Data Scientist to join their Finance team to support a high growth phase into new markets.

    • Opportunity to join a newly created Data Science role
    • Opportunity to lead on commercial analytics for a high growth company
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  • Temporary Credit Controller

    International
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    The role of Temporary Credit Controller requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of credit management processes within the retail sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional in the accounting and finance department to contribute to a company based near Ampthill.

    • Immediate start
    • Ongoing temporary role
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  • Accounts Receivable

    Gillingham
    Temporary
    £15 - £19 per hour

    The role of Accounts Receivable within the retail industry involves managing incoming payments and ensuring accurate financial records. Based in Gillingham, this temporary position requires a detail-oriented professional with proficiency in accounting principles.

    • Urgently seeking a credit controller to work for a period of 9 months
    • Gillingham, Kent based client seeking a credit controller
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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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  • Digital Marketing Executive - 6 month FTC

    London
    Interim

    This is a hands on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You will act as the primary digital point of contact for a key account in the group, and will oversee key elements of the digital roadmap. This will include retail media coordination, driving continuous improvement, and delivering digital activations with retail partners.

    • Immediate start
    • Fast paced beauty business
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  • Marketplace Manager (eCommerce)

    Oxfordshire
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year
    Remote



    This role is responsible for managing and growing the marketplace channels across the UK and EU, driving sales, visibility, and performance through data analysis, content optimisation, and strategic trading. It involves full ownership of marketplace operations working cross-functionally to deliver a premium brand presence while optimising listings, inventory, and marketing opportunities.

    • Own and grow UK/EU marketplaces for a DTC retail brand
    • Drive impact via data, SEO optimisation, and cross-functional teams
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  • Senior Finance Manager

    Bolton
    Permanent
    £57,000 - £67,000 per year

    The Senior Finance Manager will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making. This position is based in Bolton and offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing accounting and finance team.

    • Senior Finance Manager - Bolton
    • Excellent benefits including bonus scheme, hybrid working and more
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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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  • Senior Management Accountant

    Bolton
    Permanent
    £47,000 - £57,000 per year

    The Senior Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial reporting and providing strategic insights to support decision-making. This position is based in Bolton and offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in accounting and finance.

    • Senior Management Accountant - Bolton
    • Discretionary bonus, hybrid working, flexible working hours
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

    Bournemouth
    Temporary
    £225 - £275 per day

    The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a key role in supporting decision-making processes by delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting. This temporary position requires a professional with strong analytical skills to work effectively within the accounting and finance department.

    • Develop your experience as a Commercial Finance Analyst
    • Hybrid working offering work / life balance.
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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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