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  • Supply Chain Director

    England
    Permanent

    The Supply Chain Director will lead and oversee all aspects of the supply chain function within the retail industry.

    • Fast-paced, high growth business.
    • Excellent Leadership Opportunity.
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  • TA Specialist

    International
    Permanent
    £4,305 - £4,305 per month (£51,661 per year)

    We are seeking a highly motivated TA Specialist to join a leading organisation within the FMCG industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing the talent acquisition process to ensure the recruitment of top-tier professionals.

    • Global retail business
    • Highly progressive opportunity
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  • Accounts receivable

    International
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional to join a thriving company in the logistics industry. This role near Slough focuses on managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

    • Competitive salary.
    • Hybrid working structure.
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  • Planning Manager

    Stockport
    Permanent

    The Capacity Planner will focus on labour and capacity planning. with a view to create Warehouse plans based on demand.

    • Excellent opportunity to join an established business
    • Genuine opportunity for career development
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  • Account Executive - eCommerce, eCommerce Partnerships Executive, Business Development Exec - eCommerce

    Accrington
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £33,000 per year

    I am seeking a motivated Business Development Executive/Account Manager - eCommerce to drive growth and develop key opportunities within the retail industry. This role requires expertise in supply chain and customer management, bringing customers online and ensuring trading terms are accurate, you will have agency collaboration to achieve business objectives.

    • Luxury Interior Design/Furniture Company | Office Based - Accrington
    • Manage online customers with trading terms and commercials
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  • Senior National Account Manager - FMCG

    Leeds
    Permanent
    • Manage, grow and develop major retail accounts
    • Drive volume, sales and distribution within accounts
    • Exciting SNAM role in FMCG
    • Fantastic Brands and lots of NPD
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  • Legal Cashier

    Didsbury
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    Legal Cashier - Didsbury
    Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience
    Full-time - Permanent - Office-based

    • Legal Cashier - Didsbury
    • Well-established business offeringdevelopment opportunities
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  • Temporary administrator

    Huntingdon
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Administrator to support the efficient running of a retail team in Huntingdon. The role requires excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure smooth operations within the wider finance and operations departments.

    • Immediate start temporary role
    • Hybrid working
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  • Accounts Receivable Clerk

    Tameside
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    Accounts Receivable Clerk
    Tameside, Manchester (Hybrid working)
    Salary - £28,000 - £32,000 per annum based on experience

    • Accounts Receivable Clerk - Tameside
    • Well-established business offering hybrid working
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  • Customer Service Advisor

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £25,000 per year

    Michael Page have partnered with a reputable Financial Services Business in Hull the organisation are looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

    This would be an exceptional opportunity for someone experienced within a customer services environment and this could be from a variety of backgrounds such as retail and hospitality.

    Immediate interviews being held!

    • A new exciting Permanent Customer Service Advisor Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable Financial Services Business!
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  • Head of Commercial Growth - B2C App

    City of London
    Permanent
    £100,000 - £140,000 per year

    We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Head of Commercial Growth & Business Strategy to lead revenue growth initiatives in a fast-paced retail & e-commerce environment. A highly hands-on commercial operator who can own revenue growth end-to-end-someone who can own & design winning prize campaigns, build partnerships with brands, generate top-line revenue growth, and lay the commercial foundations of the business.

    • We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Head of Commercial Growth
    • Lead revenue growth initiatives in a fast-paced retail & e-commerce environment
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  • Customer Care Advisor

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Customer Care Advisor!

    • A new exciting Permanent Customer Care Advisor Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Legal Sector!
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  • Legal Assistant

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,000 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a progressive business in Hull!

    • A new exciting Permanent Legal Assistant Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable and progressive Law Firm!
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  • ERP Controller

    Basildon
    Permanent

    As Financial Controller, you will oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, month‑end, year‑end reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and robust controls. Alongside this, you will take a lead position in managing a significant systems upgrade as the business transitions from a heavily customised SAP Business One environment to SAP S/4HANA.

    • FMCG Business
    • Ownership of S4 HANA
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  • Head of Commercial Analysis

    City of London
    Permanent
    £90,000 - £100,000 per year

    The Head of Commercial Analysis will lead financial and commercial analysis efforts within the challenger business bank, driving strategic decision-making and growth. This role requires a results-oriented professional with expertise in commercial decision-making, driving portfolio performance, forecasting, profitability analysis within a retail bank, fintech, challenger bank, business bank or any lender.

    • High growth challenger bank - business lending and savings
    • High profile commercial strategic leadership role
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  • Management Accountant

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

    This Management Accountant role in the retail industry involves overseeing financial reporting and providing key insights to support decision-making. This role is perfect for a first time mover from practice looking to start a role in industry with an established and well-known brand!

    • Progression and development
    • Hybrid working, big business!
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  • QA Technician

    Chiswick
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a QA Technician to join a thriving team.

    • Great opportunity for an individual with a non-food background
    • Great career progression and benefits
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  • Accounts Payable Supervisor

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

    Accounts Payable Supervisor

    Full time office based - Blackburn

    • Accounts Payable Supervisor - Blackburn
    • Growing company within a thriving sector
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  • Luxury Showroom Senior Sales Advisor

    Bury St. Edmunds
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    Join a prestigious property company as a Luxury Showroom Senior Sales Advisor. This permanent role requires a proactive individual to assist customers with their needs and provide outstanding service in a high-end showroom environment.

    • Immediate start
    • Can drive
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  • Lead Finance Analyst

    South Yorkshire
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Finance Analyst to join a thriving distribution business in Scunthorpe. The role requires expertise in accounting and finance, with a focus on delivering financial insights and supporting business decisions.

    • Work for a business who are renown for looking after their employees
    • You can have 4 days working from home
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  • Customer Service Advisor

    Manchester
    Temporary
    £12 - £14 per hour

    We are seeking a Temporary Customer Service Advisor to join a retail team, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring client satisfaction. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys resolving customer queries effectively.

    • 2 / 3 month temp role with the possibility of going perm !
    • Opportunity to work for a leading e-commerce business in the retail world
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  • Head of Benefits and Wellbeing

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

    The Head of Benefits and Wellbeing will lead the development and management of comprehensive benefits and wellbeing programmes within the organisation. This role requires extensive experience in human resources/benefits, with a focus on strategic planning and implementation.

    • Working for a household name
    • Revamp the benefits offering and building the Wellbeing function
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  • Management Accountant (Reporting)

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    Michael Page are actively working with a East Leeds based business who are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. My client is looking for a candidate with an industry background strong in reporting, or a practice candidate looking for their first move into industry.

    • New Management Accountant Opportunity in East Leeds with Growing Business!
    • Study Support ACCA, CIMA + Open to Practice Background
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  • Part - time 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
    • Part- time Opportunities
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  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    Bristol
    Permanent
    £36,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to support and enhance the efficiency of procurement and supply chain operations within the retail industry. This permanent role is based in Bristol and offers a competitive salary along with attractive benefits.

    • Great role based in Bristol
    • Supply chain improvement specialist
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  • Operations Administrator

    Slough
    Temporary
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Operations Administrator will support the retail industry by providing essential secretarial and business support to ensure smooth daily operations.

    • Fixed-Term Contract (12-months)
    • Opportunities to learn and grow
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  • Finance Analyst

    Blackburn
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    We are looking for a skilled Finance Analyst to join a thriving Accounting & Finance team. The role requires a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to analyse financial data to support decision-making.

    • Finance Analyst - Blackburn
    • Going through an exciting time of growth with a huge recent investment
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  • Assistant Accountant - Temp to Perm

    West Byfleet
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a retail organisation, start as a temporary position, with the opportunity of the role going permanent. The role will be supporting on month end, journals, bank reconciliations and general accounting.

    • Are you looking to work for growing business?
    • An exciting opportunity within the finance department.
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  • Multi Skilled Engineer

    Horwich
    Permanent
    £49,000 - £49,680 per year

    We are seeking an Multi Skilled Engineer to join our clients engineering and manufacturing team in Horwich. This permanent position involves maintaining and optimising automated systems within the retail industry.

    • £49,680
    • Excellent benefits package, and great company.
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  • Financial Controller

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

    This is a hands‑on Financial Controller role in a fast‑growing ecommerce business, responsible for owning the entire finance function, producing management accounts, improving profitability, and driving financial visibility. The role offers full autonomy, partnering closely with the founders on strategy and operational improvements, and is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced, on‑site environment in Manchester.

    • Make a visible impact in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
    • Shape and lead the entire finance function having full autonomy
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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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