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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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Omnichannel Marketing Apprentice - Mundipharma
Closing Date:
9th December 2025
Salary:
£ 26000 per year
Location:
Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description Join us and make a difference when it matters most At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees. We are an interna...
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Store Team Member - Home Bargains
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Closing Date:
2nd December 2025
Salary:
£12.21 to £12.50 per hour
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
At Home Bargains, we believe in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers, and it all starts with our dedicated Store Team Members. As an essential part of the Home Bargains community, you'll be the first smiling face our customers see, pro...
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We recognise that if someone has been out of work or training for a while, they will need support to gain confidence and recognise the skills they already have. Our work placements are tailored to the individual, we work with the person to identify their stren...
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Free 4 hour sskills and employability experience - online
Skills for Impact is a life skills and employability experience. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners have researched the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
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When are GCSE results released?GCSE results are usually out starting from 08:00am on the designated day - this year, 21st August. If you're collecting them in person, make sure...
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