How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- a graduate training scheme
University
Companies recruit from a range of degree subjects. You may have an advantage with a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in subjects like:
- business management
- digital marketing
- business enterprise
- retail management
It's important to gain experience during your degree through things like work shadowing, internships or year in industry placements. Your university careers service can help you to find suitable opportunities.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
The following degree apprenticeships are relevant to this role:
- digital marketer
- express delivery manager
- retail leadership
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start working as an assistant in a retail buying or marketing department and become an e-commerce manager through training and promotion.
Volunteering
You could get online sales skills and experience through:
- volunteering for charities who sell items online using websites like online auction sites or second hand sales sites
- a work placement in a retail marketing department or marketing agency
Do-IT has more information on volunteering opportunities.
Other Routes
You can apply for a graduate training scheme with a company if you have a degree.