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  1. Retail buyer

    Retail buyers find products for shops to sell at the right time and the right price, like clothing, toys, electricals and food.

    Salary: £26,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Retail and sales


  2. Retail manager

    Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.

    Salary: £25,000 to £60,000

    Found in: Managerial, Retail and sales


  3. Sales administrator

    Sales administrators process sales orders and payments, arrange deliveries and offer after-sales support to customers.

    Salary: £22,000 to £28,000

    Found in: Administration, Retail and sales


  4. Sales assistant

    Sales assistants serve customers at checkouts, re-stock shelves and price products in stores.

    Salary: £19,000 to £27,000

    Found in: Retail and sales


  5. Sales manager

    Sales managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets.

    Salary: £22,000 to £70,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Managerial, Retail and sales


  6. Sales representative

    Sales representatives sell products and services to individuals and businesses. They also follow up leads to find new customers.

    Salary: £23,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Retail and sales


  7. Search engine optimisation (SEO) specialist

    SEO specialists analyse website data to develop strategies, identify trends, increase visitor numbers, and to get ahead of the competition.

    Salary: £25,000 to £50,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Retail and sales, Computing, technology and digital


  8. Shopkeeper

    Shopkeepers manage their own independent stores or run shops that are part of a retail chain.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Retail and sales


  9. Stock control assistant

    Stock control assistants keep track of product levels and make sure there are enough supplies to meet customer demand.

    Salary: £21,000 to £30,000

    Found in: Retail and sales, Delivery and storage


  10. Tourist information centre assistant

    Tourist information centre assistants give visitors details about local attractions, events and activities.

    Salary: Variable

    Found in: Travel and tourism, Retail and sales, Sports and leisure


  11. Train station worker

    Train station workers sell tickets, provide travel information and help passengers on the platforms.

    Salary: £24,000 to £29,000

    Found in: Transport, Retail and sales


  12. Travel agent

    Travel agents find and book flights, accommodation and holiday packages for business and leisure customers.

    Salary: £18,000 to £34,000

    Found in: Travel and tourism, Retail and sales


  13. Visual merchandiser

    Visual merchandisers design eye-catching product displays and store layouts that appeal to customers and encourage sales.

    Salary: £23,000 to £31,000

    Found in: Creative and media, Retail and sales



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