What is it like to work in the Retail Sector?
The retail sector is the largest private-sector employer in the UK. Each year consumers in the UK spent somewhere around £378 billion, with over three million Britons working in retail. The industry is continually growing, contrary to specific newspaper reports that automation will affect many retail workers’ jobs soon. Retail Overview There’s much more to retail than just standing behind a cash register . We’ve listed some of the significant opportunities within retail below: Buying Merchandising Department management Store/area management Logistics and supply FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Customer services Generally speaking, managers need to be the most well-rounded of employees as they’re involved in every selling process area. There are many different misconceptions about working in retail. For instance, it’s not a predominantly part-time role, nor is it a role dominated by younger people. Buyers It’s the Buyer’s job to successfully buy necessary...