About Retail

Retail can be described as the sale of goods for personal or household use or consumption, traditionally via shops or markets but more recently via online retailing.

In 2020, the total value of UK retail sales was £403 billion and there were 2.9 million people were employed.

Most of the larger organisations will offer some sort of graduate scheme and internal training to enable you to work your way up.

There are many different job roles that you could do from junior assistant at the beginning of your career right through to regional manager, there is plenty of scope for progression in the retail industry and you don't always need qualifications to get your foot in the door.

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Total online retailing values increased by 46.1% in 2020 when compared with 2019, the highest annual growth reported since 2008.

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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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Customer Service Advisor
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Closing Date:
27th October 2023
Salary:
Starting salary £23,705.50 after 6 months £25,277 plus bonus OTE £29,000
Location:
Ipswich
Would you like to work for one of East Anglia’s most prestigious Motor Retail Groups? We are seeking a dynamic customer orientated Customer Service Advisor to join our fast-paced team at Ipswich.
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Scania Aftersales Parts Advisor Apprenticeship
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Closing Date:
25th September 2023
Salary:
Between £14,144.00 and £18,616.00 per year
Location:
Norwich
TruckEast Scania have an opening for an apprentice Parts Advisor to join their highly skilled team at their Norwich (NR5 9JJ) branch. This position will enable you to learn the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Parts Advisor.
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Distillery Apprentice
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Closing Date:
21st June 2023
Salary:
£10,296
Location:
Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk
The Heart of Suffolk Distillery is at an exciting point in its growth and we are looking to welcome a Distillery Apprentice into our small team to help drive the business forwards. If you are eager to be a part of a key time in the development of a small busin...
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Home Merchandiser
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Closing Date:
23rd June 2023
Location:
Wherstead, Suffolk
We've got an exciting job opportunity in our home department, we're looking for a merchandiser!
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