What Work Derbyshire 2015/16 for Young People | Page 15
Information and guidance for young people aged 13-19
RETAIL
Retail is the largest private sector employer in the UK – that’s big
business! As well as sales roles, there are many behind-the-scenes
jobs such as buying, merchandising, stock control, logistics and store
operations – all important links in the chain. Some of these jobs demand
a creative streak, others need IT skills. What’s more, if you have the drive, it’s easy to move
quickly up the career ladder to a management position.
What is happening?
Skills & qualities
• Derbyshire is home to a wide variety of retailers
from the high street store to the market stall.
• Almost a third of retail employees are under 25 years
old; more people work part time than full time1.
• Online retail is increasing with some high street
stores and independent shops struggling as a result.
Major food retailers such as supermarkets still
opening stores.
• Increase in online shopping leading to previously
unheard of job roles such as e-commerce
merchandiser, customer relationship manager and
social media strategist.
Useful subjects
Retail jobs include...
• Skills shortages in retail and logistics are high in
the East Midlands with customer service and verbal
communication skills the biggest gaps2.
• Online, ‘cafe culture’, local produce and ‘niche’ shops
are popular ideas with those wanting to set up own
retail business.
• Many high street retailers have their own
careers Twitter feed posting vacancies
daily.
Local employers
• Pentagon Motor • Chatsworth
Holdings
Estate Farm
Shop
• Motorpoint
• Bennetts
• De Bradelei
Stores
• Head office of a major retailer in your
area? They have some really interesting
job roles.
• Denby Pottery
What could you earn?*
• Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s,
Tesco, Co-op
Check-out operator
£13,900
Sales assistant
£25,400
Buyer
£29,800
Window dresser
£21,600
• Antiques shops
• East Midlands
Airport
£14,800
Retail manager
• Chesterfield
Market
On the web
www.nsaforretail.com
www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
1 & 2 Skillsmart * Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2014.
Average full-time (median) salary rounded to the nearest £100. Doesn’t include self employed
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