Retail – Sales and Customer Services

There are approximately 287,000 retail outlets in the UK. Would you like to be working within one?

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In Essex there are lots of organisations that offer retail positions. All the towns and cities in Essex have retail stores such as large supermarkets like Morrisons, Lidl and Sainsburys. A few other retail companies in Essex are Marks and Spencer’s and Boots.
The retail industry is responsible for the buying and selling of goods, from a chocolate bar to a car. It’s one of the largest industries in the UK, covering entertainment, fashion, food, health & beauty, homewares, sport & leisure and technology. Although there has been a move away from people buying on the high street to buying online, there are still many people employed in retail. Whether you fancy selling clothes, fresh fruit and vegetables or pet supplies there are lots of opportunities to work face to face with the public providing goods and services. These jobs can be at all levels and often provide flexible working and part-time opportunities too.
In Essex, there are over 100,000 people employed in wholesale and retail trade, including the repair of vehicles.
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