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  • Payroll Assistant

    Skelmersdale
    Interim
    £30,000 - £30,000 per year

    The Payroll Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll systems and accounting principles.

    • Immediate start.
    • 12 month role.
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  • Credit Controller

    Chertsey
    Permanent
    £29,000 - £33,000 per year

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a thriving retail business in the accounting and finance sector. The role involves managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring timely payments while maintaining strong relationships with clients.

    • Hybrid Working.
    • Well established global company.
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  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

    London
    Permanent
    £25 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a leading organisation in the luxury furniture sector. The ideal candidate will excel in accounts receivable processes and demonstrate strong communication skills in both German and English.

    • Pivotal role within international accounting team
    • Looking for keen and experienced candidate
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  • Finance Controller (Full time or Part Time) - Byfleet

    International
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    The Finance Controller will oversee all financial operations within the retail business, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic insights that drive profitability and growth. This role partners closely with senior leadership, logistics & operations and merchandising to optimise financial performance across the organisation.

    • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes.
    • Develop financial models to support key business decisions
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  • EMEA Customer Coordinator Specialist

    Bromborough
    Permanent
    £30,000 - £32,000 per year

    The EMEA Customer Coordinator Specialist will play a key role in supporting and enhancing customer relationships across the retail industry. This position, based in Bromborough, focuses on fostering growth and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

    • Flexible working available
    • Great progression opportunities within a Global brand.
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  • Finance Analyst

    Liverpool
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This is a predominantly Management Accountant-led role with growing FP&A responsibility, focused on stabilising numbers, fixing data, and improving processes in an evolving business.

    The role suits a pragmatic, resilient accountant with corporate experience who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and helping shape the journey toward true business partnering.

    • Shape an FP&A function on a journey, not just inherit one
    • Hands‑on role with real impact in a growing, evolving business
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  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    International
    Permanent

    An exciting opportunity for a CI Manager to play a pivotal role in transforming sourcing, cost modelling and end‑to‑end operational efficiency across a food retail supply chain.

    This role offers exceptional exposure, from supporting supply strategy and financial modelling to working directly with manufacturing partners to unlock significant operational improvements.

    • Shape major supply chain & cost‑efficiency decisions with real business impact
    • Work at the cutting edge of sourcing, modelling and operational transformation
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  • Call Handler

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,500 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Call Handler!

    • A new exciting Permanent Call Handler Position in Hull!
    • To work for a reputable legal firm!
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  • HR Operations & Payroll

    London
    Permanent

    This role requires an experienced professional to manage HR operations and payroll processes within the retail industry. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in all related functions, based in London.

    • Shape HR operations for a growing premium global fashion brand
    • Drive HR and payroll excellence across a dynamic, evolving EMEA business
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  • Sales Surveyor

    South Croydon
    Permanent
    £22,500 - £50,000 per year

    We are seeking a motivated Sales Surveyor with a background in retail to join a professional team in Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills in sales and customer service within a structured and supportive environment.

    • Immediate Start
    • OTE - 40k
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  • Accounts Payable

    Wolverhampton
    Temporary
    £12 - £15 per hour

    The Accounts Payable role in the retail industry involves managing invoices and payments efficiently while maintaining accurate financial records. Based in Wolverhampton, this temporary position requires a detail-oriented individual with a keen understanding of accounting processes.

    • Immediate start
    • Temporary to permanent
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  • Sales Surveyor

    New Malden
    Permanent
    £22,000 - £50,000 per year

    The Sales Surveyor role involves assessing customer requirements and providing tailored solutions within the retail industry. Based in New Malden this position focuses on delivering exceptional service to clients while driving sales growth.

    • Start Asap!
    • OTE - Up to £50k
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  • Finance Manager

    Ryde
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Finance Manager role is a key position within the accounting & finance department of a retail organisation. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving efficiency in Bedford.

    • Full ownership of site accounting.
    • strong opportunity to provide process improvements.
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  • Technical Programme Manager

    Woking
    Temporary

    The Technical Programme Manager will oversee the successful delivery of technology projects within the retail industry, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This position based in Woking requires a results-driven individual with a strong background in technology programme management.

    • Lead technology initiatives, including multi-site POS hardware rollouts
    • Programme Manager who has done restaurant technology transformation
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  • Head of Platform Projets

    Ripon
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity for a Head of Platform Projects to join a leading e-commerce business in North Yorkshire.

    • Ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to step into a leadership role
    • Generous salary package with hybrid working
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  • Assistant Accountant

    Llandudno
    Permanent

    Michael Page are partnering with a well-established, growing UK business to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Llandudno. This is not a traditional invoice-processing position. While there is a transactional foundation, this role is designed to be the right-hand support to the Finance Manager, with real exposure to process improvement, automation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Fantastic role offering great exposure
    • Huge business with lots of benefits!
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Derby
    Permanent
    £25,500 - £30,000 per year

    The Purchase Ledger Clerk will play an essential role in the Accounting & Finance department, supporting the Retail industry by managing invoices and supplier accounts with accuracy and efficiency. Based in Derby, this permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a professional and rewarding environment.

    This is a opportunity to join a fantastic team.

    The Purchase Ledger Clerk role is a fully office based position.

    • Permanent opportunity
    • Career development
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  • Compliance Officer - SMF16 - Asset Management

    City of London
    Temporary
    £550 - £750 per day

    We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer (SMF16) to lead compliance oversight for our retail asset management business. This role is pivotal to ensuring our firm continues to operate to the highest standards of conduct, governance, and regulatory integrity across the full lifecycle of our retail investment products.

    • Compliance Officer - SMF16 - Retail Asset Management
    • Compliance Officer / Head of Compliance opportunity - Temp to Perm
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  • Senior Business Change Manager (People)

    London
    Permanent
    £70,000 - £75,000 per year

    This role involves leading and managing business change within a retail environment, focusing on people and organisational development. The Senior Business Change Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing strategic transformation initiatives.

    • Lead a major enterprise‑wide transformation
    • Shape future operating models and behaviours
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  • Payroll Team Lead

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £45,000 - £50,000 per year

    Join a high volume, busy payroll function within a growing Sales business. This is a hybrid opportunity and an opportunity to take on a few payroll administrators underneath.

    • Join a highly successful, growing business!
    • Take ownership of the function
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  • Finance Manager

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £65,000 per year

    This Finance Manager position requires a results-driven individual to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. Based in Birmingham, this role demands expertise in accounting and finance to support key business decisions.

    • Be part of a fast growing, dynamic business.
    • Number 2 role in a strong finance team.
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  • Purchase Ledger Clerk

    Didsbury
    Permanent
    £27,000 - £30,000 per year

    Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
    Location: Didsbury (Hybrid Working)
    Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
    Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

    • Purchase Ledger Clerk - Didsbury
    • Well-established business offering hybrid working
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  • Contact Centre Advisor

    Kingston Upon Hull
    Permanent
    £24,785 - £25,000 per year

    Are you currently working in hospitality or retail and looking to transfer your customer service skills into an office based role?

    Do you want to join a business which will invest in you from day one provide the best training and progression plan?

    Would you like to join a fun and vibrant team?

    Then please apply now we are looking for a Contact Centre Advisor!

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  • Sales Manager Manchester

    Manchester
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £350,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager to oversee and optimise sales strategies within the Art Gallery. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a sales team and drive revenue growth in Manchester.

    • Clear Progression
    • Internal growth opportunities
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  • FP and A

    Farnham
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This exciting opportunity as a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professional in the retail industry will see you play a key role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support business objectives.

    • Exciting reputable brand
    • Great hands on experience in a commercially focussed role
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  • Legal Counsel

    Cheshire
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    A fantastic opportunity for an In-house Commercial Lawyer to join a well-known retail brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts and the chance to provide strategic legal advice across the business.

    • Join a large internal legal function
    • Broad, hands-on in-house commercial role
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  • IT support manager, Helpdesk Manager Global FMCG, luxury goods brand.

    London
    Permanent
    £60,000 - £75,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced hands on IT Support Manager to lead and enhance the technology operations within the fast-paced luxury goods organisation. This role is based in London and requires a professional with a strong background in IT support and technology management.

    • IT Support Manager - Hands on- premium retail brand
    • Up to £68k per year salary + bonus
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  • Payroll Coordinator

    Milton Keynes
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    Join a highly productive, multi frequency payroll function in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity to develop yourself further and take up more responsibility.

    • Join a highly reputable business!
    • Highly productive, close knit payroll team!
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  • Warehouse Supervisor

    Leicester
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £30,000 per year

    As Warehouse Supervisor you will assist the Warehouse Manager to supervise and manage daily warehouse operations, and high efficiency. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is maintained, picked and secured to company and client standards, whilst maintaining the Health & Safety, Security and Housekeeping of the equipment and the Warehouse.

    • Monday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm and 9 am to 5 pm rotating on a weekly basis
    • Experience on MHE (Bendi, Counterbalance and Man-Up Picking trucks) an advantage
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  • Assistant Manager

    South Croydon
    Permanent
    £26,000 - £28,000 per year

    The Assistant Manager role within the retail industry in Croydon focuses on providing secretarial and business support to ensure smooth operations. The position requires strong organisational skills and the ability to oversee daily tasks effectively!

    • Immediate Start!
    • Paying Up To £28,000!
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A guide to retail jobs

Retail careers can vary greatly but all typically provide services to either both businesses and individual customers or specialise in products specific to one or the other. Retailers normally have their staff working in teams and those teams can be located within stores, an office, or even a warehouse. Working times are usually allocated on a shift basis and will vary depending on the specific products and/or services being provided. The type of products that retailers sell can vary, they may sell very specific products or offer a diverse range of merchandise. For example, a retailer might specialise in selling electronics, produce, entertainment or clothing while some larger stores might offer a mixture of these. Good customer service is a key part of any retail sales success and most retailers now have an online presence that bridges the gap between online sales and the high street shops.
Michael Page Retail & Fashion have forged strong relationships with our clients over the past 40 years. The jobs we recruit for range from positions within traditional stores to multiples and department stores, as well as multi-channel operations, online retailers, mail order and TV shopping channels, covering food, non-food and general merchandise.

Retail jobs we recruit

  • Assistant Store manager
  • Head of Merchandising
  • Buyer
  • Technologist - retail
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Merchandiser
  • Sales Advisor
  • Retail Customer Services Manger
  • Sales Consultant - retail

Key retail tasks

  • Greet customers as the first point of contact.
  • Deal with customer refunds.
  • Handle customer complaints.
  • Work within established guidelines, particularly with brands.
  • Receive and store stock deliveries.
  • Set up displays and POS material.
  • Assist customers in finding the products they are looking for.
  • Process cash and card payments.
  • Stock shelves with merchandise.
  • Report any problems or discrepancies.
  • Provide customers with advice and guidance on product selection.
  • Balance cash registers with receipts.

Key retail skills

As a retailer, good communication skills are a must when dealing with queries and executing a sale. If the customer can’t understand you or if you fail to get your point across, that oversight could impact any potential sale. You need to be comfortable working directly with members of the public because sales roles require regular interaction with customers, whether that’s on the phone or face-to-face. You also need to possess a confident demeanour, not only will this improve a customer’s confidence in you as a sales representative but it will also increase their association with the brand or product you are selling to them. A shy and uncertain sales person might discourage a customer from making a purchase. 
Being helpful and polite, while possessing a comprehensive understanding of your area of sales is a must. The better you know your product, the more confident you will be in selling it and similarly your potential buyer will have more confidence in you. Finally, a person that works within retail needs to be able to work effectively as part of a sales team which would include getting point of sales (POS) items ready, filling in if a colleague is away, completing a sale on behalf of a colleague or helping a colleague by persuading a customer that the product that they’re considering is the right one.

Qualifications and experience

Retail jobs have no formal educational requirements. However, most employers look for what you already know. For a lot of retail jobs, experience is learned while training on the job, although some large stores have training programs for new hires. If you have any prior experience with the products you'll be expected to sell it will be a plus, such as IT experience when applying for a sales position at a computer or electronics store. Prior experience will help boost your initial salary.
However, if you’ve set your sights on long-term career progression then there are various levels of qualifications available for you to choose from and these qualifications enable employers to make better informed decisions during the crucial recruitment stages. The levels range from entry level through to level 8. The higher levels begin from the City &Guilds Higher Professional Diploma in Retail Management (level 4) and the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Retail Management (level 5) and are reserved for those that want to be leaders in their field, e.g. managing directors.  The topics covered do these courses range from customer service, managing retail operations, finance, managing retail environment, to consumer behaviour, supply chain, and retail marketing. Westminster Kingsway College and the University of Brighton offer diploma courses too, like the Access to Higher Education Diploma Business level 3.
If you're interested in undertaking a foundation degree then there are courses available, supported by Skillsmart Retail – the sector skills council. There are higher education institutes that also offer courses including Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of the Arts London, and Leicester College. The degree courses offer a more specialist focus like fashion retailing, retail marketing or buying. There are also postgraduate degree options that include retailing MBAs.
A few big employers are also offering workplace-based courses which allow flexibility to students and provide valuable hands-on experience to better equip them when they progress with their career.
If you would like to discuss your career options, get in touch with our team of specialist retail consultants. Alternatively, if there is a specific position you are interested in contact the listed consultant directly.
To browse jobs by salary, region or industry use the filter on the left-hand side of the page to find your perfect role.

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