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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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  • Accounts Payable Temp

    London
    Temporary
    £20 - £22 per hour

    The role supports the day-to-day running of the finance function within a fast-paced fashion environment, assisting with tasks such as processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end reporting. It offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure across the finance team while contributing to the financial operations of a growing, design-led consumer brand.

    • Exposure to a fast-paced luxury consumer environment
    • Exciting role for immediately available candidate
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  • Neath

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

    This is an exciting opportunity for a healthcare professional to join the retail industry as a key member of a growing team. The role is based in Neath and focuses on delivering exceptional service and expertise in a healthcare retail environment.

    • Ability to develop and train furthermore within Pharmacy
    • Excellent team
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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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  • Pharmacist Manager - Maerdy

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

    This exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Manager in the retail industry focuses on leading a healthcare department in Maerdy. The role requires a results-driven individual to oversee operations and ensure excellent customer service standards.

    • Opportunity to re‑engage staff and implement a clear plan moving forward
    • Good, experienced supporting team in place
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  • Contact Centre Advisor

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £26,200 - £26,300 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 Leeds!
    • To work for a reputable business within the Automotive Sector!
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Maidstone
    Permanent

    The role of a Purchase Ledger Clerk within the retail sector involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. This position is based in Maidstone and requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in accounting and finance.

    • Rapidly expanding business
    • Opportunities for career development
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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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  • Management Accountant - FTC

    Bournemouth
    Interim
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Management Accountant role requires expertise in accounting and finance to support business operations and decision-making. The position is based in Bournemouth and focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis to stakeholders.

    • Maternity cover contract which can start quickly.
    • Ideal opportunity for an ACCA or CIMA studier.
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  • Financial account

    Milton Keynes
    Temporary
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    This temporary Financial Accountant role in Milton Keynes requires a detail-oriented professional to support the accounting and finance department within the retail industry. The position involves managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

    • Immediate start
    • Temp to Perm
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  • Pharmacist

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

    The role of a Pharmacist involves providing expert healthcare advice and dispensing medications to customers in a retail environment. This position requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, this is a great role based in Caerphilly.

    • Ability to develop furthermore within Pharmacy
    • Supportive team
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  • Senior FP&A analyst

    City of London
    Interim
    £54,000 - £63,000 per year

    The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department by providing insightful financial analysis and driving performance improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of financial planning and analysis within the retail industry.

    • Commercial finance role in retail brand.
    • Business partnering focused role.
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  • Head of Financial Operations

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

    Job Title: Head of Financial Operations
    Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working)
    Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + Bonus
    Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

    • Head of Financial Operations - Manchester City Centre
    • Well-established business offering hybrid working
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Wales

    Wales
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    We are seeking a skilled Pharmacist Manager to join a reputable organisation in the retail healthcare sector. This permanent position requires a GPhC-registered professional ready to take on a key role in their field based in Wales

    • Full time role
    • Supported by other pharmacist
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  • Accounts Assistant

    Burgess Hill
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Accounts Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the accounting and finance team within the retail industry. This position in Burgess Hill requires a detail-oriented individual to assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring efficient financial processes.

    • Accounts
    • Finance
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  • Commercial Finance Analyst

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

    The Commercial Finance Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the retail industry by delivering insightful financial analysis and aiding decision-making processes. This permanent position is based in Bournemouth and offers a fantastic opportunity to work within the accounting and finance department.

    • Commercial Finance Analyst
    • Salary £40,000 - £50,000
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  • Legal Counsel (Data Protection & Compliance)

    Dunstable
    Permanent
    £120,000 - £120,000 per year

    The Legal Counsel (Data Protection & Compliance) role offers an excellent opportunity to provide expert legal guidance on privacy and data protection matters within the business services industry. This permanent position requires a driven individual to ensure compliance with applicable regulations while supporting the legal department.

    • Legal Counsel (Data Protection & Compliance)
    • FTSE Listed Hospitality Brand
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  • Group Tax Adviser

    East Midlands
    Interim
    £49,500 - £60,500 per year

    The role of Group Tax Adviser offers an opportunity to manage and support tax compliance and advisory activities. This position requires expertise in tax processes and the ability to provide strategic tax advice to the organisation

    • Newly Created Group Tax Advisor role - East Midlands
    • Working for a Global PLC based in the East Midlands
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  • Pricing Analyst

    City of London
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £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
    • Join a company experiencing growth and long-term stability
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  • Office Junior

    West Byfleet
    Permanent
    £22,000 - £24,500 per year

    This exciting opportunity as an Office Junior in the Retail industry involves providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth operations within the Secretarial & Business Support department. The role is based in West Byfleet and is ideal for someone eager to develop their career in a professional and fast-paced environment.

    • If you can work in the office full time 5 days a week.
    • If you have no experience but are looking for your first office based role.
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Cardiff

    Cardiff
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    We are seeking a highly organised and professional Pharmacist Manager to oversee the daily operations and ensure the highest standards of healthcare delivery in a retail setting. This permanent role in Cardiff offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team and provide exceptional patient care.

    • Full time position
    • Supportive team
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  • Interim Shopper Activation Executive

    Berkshire
    Interim
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    The Shopper & Activation Executive owns the strategy and delivery of best‑in‑class shopper activation, bringing brands to life at the point of purchase across omnichannel retail. Working cross‑functionally with Sales, Brand and external partners, the role drives commercially effective, sustainable activation that fuels brand growth.

    • Own and deliver best‑in‑class shopper activation
    • 12 months FTC £40,000 (5days ) / £50,000 (4days ) considered Hybrid Working
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  • Group Category Manager

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £44,000 - £55,000 per year

    The Group Category Manager for Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that optimise cost, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure compliance with organisational and sustainability objectives. The role leads strategic sourcing, manages supplier relationships, drives cost‑out initiatives, and partners with stakeholders to deliver value across multiple indirect spend categories.

    • Group Category Manager Role with Growing Retail Organisation near Liverpool!
    • Opportunity to align indirect procurement with business objectives and targets.
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  • Finance Director

    Leeds
    Interim

    Interim Finance Director position with unique opportunity to join a well known Global brand on an overseas project.

    • Pivotal role driving financial performance in overseas team
    • Unique opportunity within a high growth sector and Global business
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  • Finance Business Partner

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    Michael Page are seeking a skilled Finance Business Partner to oversee financial operations in the retail industry. Based in Leeds, you will play a pivotal role in supporting senior stakeholders across the business, providing insight, challenge, and financial guidance to drive performance and growth.

    • Partner with stakeholders to drive performance and commercial decisions.
    • Deliver insight, forecasts, and support key business change initiatives.
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  • Management Accountant

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

    Job Title: Management Accountant
    Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
    Location: Office-based (Full-Time)
    Job Type: Permanent

    • Management Accountant - Bury
    • Well-established business offering progression and development opportunities
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  • Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

    East Midlands
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £80,000 per year

    We are seeking a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition for a key role within this business. This position, based in the Midlands, focuses on developing and executing hiring strategies to attract top talent for a growing organisation whilst instilling a Performance mentality to the team.

    • Working for a FTSE business in the Midlands region
    • Acting in a No2 capacity
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  • Deputy Pharmacist Manager - Coulby Newham

    Middlesbrough
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £52,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Deputy Pharmacist Manager to lead and support a healthcare team in a retail environment. The role focuses on delivering exceptional pharmaceutical services while ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.

    • Part time 30 hours a week over 5 days
    • Managing a supportive and collaborative team
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  • Pharmacist - Newcastle Under Lyme

    Newcastle-under-Lyme
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This exciting opportunity is for a Healthcare professional to join a retail environment in Newcastle Under Lyme. The role involves overseeing healthcare services in a fast-paced and customer-focused setting.

    • Ability to develop furthermore
    • Supportive team
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  • Pharmacist Manager - Thornton Cleveleys

    Thornton-Cleveleys
    Permanent
    £55,000 - £65,000 per year

    This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the healthcare department within a retail setting. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring operational efficiency in Thornton Cleveleys.

    • Supportive team
    • Working with one of the UK's largest supermarkets.
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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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