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  • HR Administrator

    Derby
    Temporary
    £24,000 - £28,000 per year

    We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity which has arisen for a HR Administrator to provide support within the human resources department of an industry leading business in the FMCG industry. This temporary role is based in Derby and offers an engaging environment to showcase your administrative expertise.

    • This is a temp to perm opportunity.
    • This role includes hybrid working.
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  • PPC Lead - 12 month contract

    London
    Temporary

    Seeking a PPC Specialist to manage and optimise pay-per-click campaigns effectively. This is a 12-month temporary role based in London, ideal for someone with a strong digital background.

    • 12 month contract, starting February
    • Apparel retailer, leading in it's field
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  • Credit Controller

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

    Job Title: Credit Controller
    Location: Blackburn (Office-based)
    Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

    • Credit Controller - Blackburn
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

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

    Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk
    Location: Blackburn (Office-based)
    Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

    • Accounts Payable Clerk - Blackburn
    • Well-established and growing business, exciting time to join the company!
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  • Technical Manager - Food

    Gateshead
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £55,000 per year

    This role leads the technical interface between UK retail customers and European manufacturing sites, ensuring all products meet UK standards and are delivered with speed, accuracy and consistency. You'll drive UK technical requirements across multiple factories, lead audits, manage customer relationships and support the development of industry‑leading cross‑sell processes.

    • The salary for this role is 40k - 55k dependent on experience.
    • This role is located in Gateshead, with 25% European travel required.
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  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    Oxfordshire
    Temporary
    £405 - £495 per day

    This is a senior interim Finance Business Partner role, providing strategic financial leadership and robust commercial insight to a complex, mission-led organisation. You will work closely with senior leaders to influence decision-making, improve financial performance, and support organisational objectives.

    • High-impact interim finance leadership role within a values-led charity
    • Senior day-rate assignment offering pace, autonomy , and strategic influence
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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!
    • No experience required full training provided!
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  • Marketing Manager

    City of London
    Permanent
    £63,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Marketing Manager will lead digital initiatives to drive brand engagement and growth within a top 130 UK FMCG business.

    This is a strategic and hands-on role where you'll define the digital roadmap, shape audience strategy, and build a brand presence across social, shopper, and retail media. You'll be the go-to for digital from agency management through to innovation.

    • Fantastic opportunity for a marketing manager
    • To join a global FMCG brand
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  • Quality Manager

    International
    Permanent

    The role of Quality Manager in the retail industry requires overseeing quality assurance processes within the department. This position in Acton focuses on maintaining high standards to ensure product excellence and compliance

    • Take ownership of quality for the manufacturing site
    • Very fast paced environment
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  • ERP Biz Central platform manager

    City of London
    Permanent

    The ERP Business Central Platform Manager will oversee the management and optimisation of the ERP Business Central platform, ensuring its alignment with the organisation's retail operations. This role requires a strong understanding of technology systems and their applications in the retail industry.

    • Extensive Business Central experience within a retail or FMCG industry?
    • Technical experience with ERP and Dynamics 365
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  • Finance Manager

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

    The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations within the retail industry, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting and finance processes. This role is based in Bristol and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial growth of the organisation.

    • Great opportunity to join a strong, established SME retail organisation.
    • Excellent opportunity for a newly qual to 3 years post qual finance professional
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  • Project manager - Logistics Automation

    Northamptonshire
    Permanent
    £65,000 - £80,000 per year

    We are seeking a Project Manager - Logistics Automation to oversee and deliver key projects across a UK network of Distribution centres for a leading retailer. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient project execution, driving automation initiatives across the network.

    • Project manage a large scale retail logistics automation programme
    • Excellent career development potential.
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  • Multi-Skilled Engineer

    Coventry
    Permanent
    £49,680 - £49,680 per year

    We are on the hunt for a skilled and dedicated Multi-Skilled Engineer to join my clients Maintenance Department in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring systems function at their peak within the retail industry.

    • Stable, successful Business
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • ER Advisor, Employee Relations, HR Advisor

    Wakefield
    Temporary
    £35,000 - £38,000 per year

    As an ER Advisor in the retail industry, you will provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. You will manage end to end ER processes, including complex cases and tribunal packs.

    • Employee Relations role for leading UK retailer
    • 12 month FTC initially, hybrid working, 2 days on site
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  • Commercial Solicitor

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £85,000 per year

    Our client is seeking a Commercial Solicitor in Leeds to advise clients on large commercial and tech-centric matters across automotive, logistics, retail/FMCG, tech and life sciences sectors. This permanent role is ideal for a solicitor with 3+ years PQE keen to advance their career at a national law firm.

    • Join a highly regarded national law firm in Leeds
    • Work on exciting commercial and tech projects
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  • Head of Social Media - marketing agency

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £40,500 - £50,000 per year

    This integrated agency is now looking for a Head of Social to work closely with Strategy and Creative to develop innovative organic and influencer campaigns for their portfolio of clients across FMCG, retail, consumer durables, travel as well as new business pitches

    • Proudly independent and a super successful 2025
    • Opportunity to work with some of the most well known consumer brands
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  • Sales Analyst - Norwich

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

    The role of Sales Analyst in the retail industry requires a detail-oriented professional to analyse sales data and provide actionable insights. This position is based in Norwich and focuses on supporting the sales department to optimise performance and achieve business goals.

    • Newly created role due to growth
    • Based in Norwich
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  • Management Accountant

    Manchester
    Permanent

    The Management Accountant will play a vital role in providing financial insights and ensuring accurate reporting within the retail industry. This position is based in Manchester and offers a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional to contribute to a thriving organisation.

    • Opportunity to work for a well-renowned brand.
    • Growth opportunity
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  • Warehouse Administrator

    Milton Keynes
    Temporary
    £14 - £17 per hour

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Administrator to join a retail team in Milton Keynes. This temporary role requires strong organisational skills to manage administrative tasks within a warehouse setting.

    • Immediate start
    • Minimum 4 month contract
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  • Senior Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Indirect

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager- Category Manager to lead procurement strategies within the retail sector. The role is based in Leeds or Darlington and requires expertise in managing procurement processes and supplier relationships. You will be a generalist indirect procurement professional with IT Category experience

    • Procurement Manager - Indirect Category Manager - Generalist
    • Leeds or North East - Retail - FMCG
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  • Credit Control Manager

    Erith
    Temporary
    £32 - £39 per hour

    We are seeking a meticulous and organised Credit Control Manager to join a thriving retail company within the Accounting & Finance department. This temporary role is based in Erith and involves overseeing credit control functions to ensure efficient financial operations.

    • Temp-Perm
    • Fantastic Opportunity
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  • Procurement Administrator

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

    We are seeking a motivated Procurement Administrator to join a fast-paced environment within the FMCG industry. This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to support procurement processes effectively in the Bristol area.

    • Permanent Admin Role with Excellent Benefits
    • Central-Bristol-based with Supportive Team Environment
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  • Customer Service Assistant

    Kingston Upon Hull
    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 Assistant Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Financial Services Sector!
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  • Metal Shop Supervisor - Days

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

    The Metal Shop Supervisor will lead fabrication and assembly operations within a busy workshop supporting retail and commercial fit-out projects. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the metal shop, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

    • This is a days-based role located in Doncaster.
    • The salary for this position is £40k - £50k.
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  • Private Label Sales Lead, Own Label SNAM, Senior National Account Manager - Own Label, Senior National Account Manager - Own Label, Controller

    Chertsey
    Permanent

    Leveraging an established reputation and partnerships with leading retailers on private label continental cheese offering, you'll spearhead expansion efforts and work to replicate success across the wider retail landscape. Be the private label lead to own and drive the growth agenda!

    • Own the private label agenda for a leading food distributor!
    • A distributor looking to scale up their private label offering to UK Retailers!
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  • Accounts Payable Clerk

    International
    Temporary
    £13 - £15 per hour

    The Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, including verifying, coding, and processing high volumes of stock and non-stock invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

    • Immediate start
    • Temporary to permanent
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  • Senior Contract Manager

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager to join a large wholesale business in the UK on a permanent basis. This in-house role offers exposure to high-value commercial contracts and close collaboration with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced commercial environment.

    • Senior in-house role with broad commercial exposure
    • Competitive £80k salary and long-term stability
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  • Marketing Manager

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

    A rare opportunity for a high-calibre Senior Marketing Executive or early-stage Marketing Manager to take full ownership of high-impact campaigns within a leading experiential, retail and brand activation business, with clear visibility and influence at senior level. Backed by a highly regarded people-focused leader and a genuine progression plan, this role is designed to develop into Head of Marketing within c.2 years.

    • Real progression - a clear path to Head of Marketing within 2 years.
    • Supportive leadership - a line manager who genuinely invests in people.
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  • Customer Service Advisor

    Kingston Upon Hull
    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 business within the Financial Services 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!
    • No experience required full training provided!
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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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