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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 Dealer • Retail 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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Shop Manager - Wood Green Animal Centre
Closing Date:
27th November 2026
Salary:
£27,300 per annum
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Woodgreen is one of the UK’s leading pet charities, supporting dogs, cats and small pets through rescue, advice and community support. Our team works tirelessly to provide safe shelter, specialist care and a brighter future for thousands of pets each year. Mai...
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Closing Date:
6th November 2026
Your weekly update showcasing the latest apprenticeship and training opportunities along with an array of upcoming events across Suffolk.
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Retail Sales Adviser - DFS
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
13th November 2026
Salary:
£12.71 per hour with an OTE of £30,000
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
DFS are the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969. Main description It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we....
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Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express Colchester
Closing Date:
20th November 2026
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Colchester, Essex
Vision Express, are now part of the EssilorLuxottica group. EssilorLuxottica is aleading global retailer, delivering high quality and affordable eye care to more and more customers around the world. The high-quality eye care offered by EssilorLuxottica include...
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Part Time Retail Optical Assistant - Vision Express
Closing Date:
20th November 2026
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Vision Express, is now part of the EssilorLuxottica group. EssilorLuxottica is a leading global retailer, delivering high quality and affordable eye care to more and more customers around the world. The high-quality eye care offered by EssilorLuxottica include...
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Retail Optical Assistant – Vision Express
Closing Date:
20th November 2026
Salary:
TBC
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Vision Express, ia now part of the EssilorLuxottica group. EssilorLuxottica is a leading global retailer, delivering high quality and affordable eye care to more and more customers around the world. The high-quality eye care offered by EssilorLuxottica include...
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