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The Sales & Retail industry employs a large amount of people in the UK - its big business!

Sales jobs can be found across many different industries including insurance, finance, manufacturing, retail, agricultural, pharmaceuticals and many more. You could be selling loans, credit cards, houses, cars, insurance, industrial equipment, lawn mowers to name a few.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

    • There are around 40,500 people across the whole of Norfolk employed in the retail industry
    • Norwich is one of the top shopping destinations in the UK
    • We are likely to need around 60,000 retail managers in the UK by 2022

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Maths • ICT• Business Studies • English • Design and Technology • Psychology • Languages • Sociology

Job Ideas for this Industry

Shop/Sales Assistant • Marketing Executive • Charity Fundraiser • Vlogger • Events Manager • Customer Service Adviser • Merchandiser • Digital marketer • Antique DealerRetail Buyer • Social media manager (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Did You Know?
It is believed that the UK’s oldest store is in Boxford. Boxford Stores is believed to have been in use since the early 15th century.

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Full-time sales advisor
Closing Date:
29th August 2025
Location:
Diss, Suffolk
Hemstock's Jewellers in Diss are hiring! They are looking for a full-time sales advisor to join their team. This is a full-time position Tuesday to Saturday 8.45am - 5.15pm. Customer service & sales experience is prefered but full training will be given. To ap...
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Pharmacy Apprenticeship - Hadleigh Boxford Group
Closing Date:
1st September 2025
Salary:
£ 14,722 per year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description A large NHS dispensing practice in Hadleigh, Suffolk. Main description Assist in the preparation (clerking) of prescriptions for dispensing and non-dispensing patients. Dispense medication and appliances in accordance with a prescription.....
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