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Overview

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?
The total value of UK retail sales in 2020 was £403 billion.

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Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Adaptainer
Closing Date:
4th May 2025
Salary:
£ 14722.5 per year
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer Description Adaptainer Limited is a sales and leasing container company engaging in all aspects of containerised equipment used for shipping, storage and accommodation. Today the company is regarded as a leader in the marketplace and technical innovat...
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Project Management Apprentice
Closing Date:
13th June 2025
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Are you a motivated and organised individual looking to start a career in project management? We are seeking a Project Management Apprentice to join our dynamic organisation based in Ipswich. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, working alongside experien...
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Horticulture Assistant - Howard Nurseries
Closing Date:
25th April 2025
Salary:
Wage dependent on age
Location:
Wortham, Diss, Norfolk
Employer description Howard Nurseries is one of the country's largest wholesale perennial specialists. Established fifty years ago from humble origins our business, like our plants, has grown steadily in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. The nursery was found...
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Apprentice Customer Service Representative
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
12th April 2025
Salary:
£11,648
Location:
Ipswitch, VAC1000309867
Xpress Fuels (Ipswitch)
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Apprentice Customer Service Representative
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
12th April 2025
Salary:
£13,312
Location:
Ipswitch, VAC1000309853
Xpress Fuels (Ipswitch)
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Customer Service Apprentice
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
31st March 2025
Salary:
£13,312 - £23,795
Location:
Ipswich, VAC1000308236
BRYSON PRODUCTS LIMITED (Ipswich)
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