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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

Useful subjects:

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?
When customers visited the UK’s first supermarkets they were afraid to pick up goods in case they were told off.

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Digital Marketing Apprentice - PROFITABLE SITES LTD
Closing Date:
8th December 2023
Salary:
£8,236.80
Location:
Great Notley, Essex
Employer description Profitable Sites is a digital marketing agency established in 2013. Our clients are based in the UK and USA, offering products and services including; jewellery, interiors, fashion, security systems, tennis courts and more! We use our expe...
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Apprentice AV/IT CAD Technician with SNELLING BUSINESS SYSTEMS LTD
Closing Date:
20th January 2024
Salary:
£10,982.40 a year
Location:
Wymondham, Norfolk
AV/IT CAD Technician to work as part of a team in providing professional AV/IT CAD services drawings to external and internal clients. A chance of being part of a growing and enthusiastic team, within an expanding and cutting-edge industry. Closing date: 30 No...
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Did you know? (Small Change Grant)
The Mason Trust's 'Small Change' Grant provides small sums of money to help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk take that next step through education, training, work or along their chosen career path. This limited fund is designed to quickly make a differenc...
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Sustainable Careers
Sustainable careers are on the rise, providing individuals with opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment while recognising the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
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Find out about...a Career in Architectural Ironmongery
Find out the varied roles and opportunities in architectural ironmongery in this video recorded for the Youth Pledge for Employers project.
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Retail Degree Apprentice - WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS P L C
Closing Date:
25th February 2024
Salary:
£22,000.00
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Morrisons offers you the chance to be part of a different kind of retail business. Whether you’re a school leaver, student, graduate or just looking to start a new career, our early careers give you a unique perspective, real responsibilit...
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