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Current Retail Jobs2007-04-03: Bank Cashier. Bank cashiers can progress to senior bank cashier, specialist customer service advisor, trainee manager, and then branch manager. The staffing structure in most bookshops is sales assistant, senior assistant, assistant manager and manager. Building Society Assistant.
Bank Cashier Completing the CIB - CIOBS Associateship qualification is a route to achieving manager status Opportunities for work also exist at the head offices of banks in the treasury, training, information technology and human resources departments. There are also opportunities in merchant or investment banking and international divisions of the larger banks. Cashiers would need to complete relevant qualifications or build up transferrable skills. With recent advances in IT and communications technology, many opportunities are available in regional processing and call centres. Some call handling experience is often required. Check the websites of banks to find further information about recruitment. (Bank Cashier). ( Bank cashiers can progress to senior bank cashier, specialist customer service advisor, trainee manager, and then branch manager ). Back to top
Beauty Consultant Beauty consultants are either directly employed by large stores, or are employed by cosmetics houses to work in the cosmetics section of a store. There are a few opportunities for cosmetics consultants to work at airport departure lounges, on cruise liners and in hotels. Promotion to senior consultant, supervisory and area management posts is possible. (Beauty Consultant). ( Self-employment opportunities are limited to selling cosmetics from home ). Back to top
Bookseller Bookselling is a very popular career and opportunities vary depending on the type of bookshop. Large chains are the major employers, but there are also opportunities with small independent bookshops. Larger chains may offer a set promotional structure; independent shops offer few promotion opportunities. (Bookseller). ( The staffing structure in most bookshops is sales assistant, senior assistant, assistant manager and manager ). Back to top
Building Society Assistant Some building society assistants will study for mortgage qualifications, eg CeMAP and become mortgage advisers. This has reduced the number of building society branches, but opportunities can now be found in building society call centres. (Building Society Assistant). ( Building society assistants can progress to managers assistant; trainee manager and then on to branch manager ). Back to top
Buyer Purchasing or buying departments vary tremendously in size and scope. Most retail head offices are sited in London or the south east, with some in the midlands. In larger organisations promotion prospects are good, although progression depends on qualifications and ability. Some buyers move into related areas of work such as computing, distribution, logistics, merchandising, stores and materials control, marketing or sales. (Buyer). ( Opportunities exist in manufacturing, service industries, retailing, wholesalers, the Civil Service, local authorities, public service industries and the armed services ). Back to top
Call Centre Operator This number is rising due to the rapid growth of telecommunications technology. With experience and training it may be possible to progress to supervisory roles, then into management. (Call Centre Operator). ( Other prospects include working in human resources, resource planning, marketing and training ). Back to top
Car Salesperson There is a current trend to recruit, train and retain young, motivated and enthusiastic people. As in any sales job, there is quite a high staff turnover. This is partly due to salaries being dependent on the number of cars sold and the pressure relating to that. In large dealerships, promotion to posts such as showroom supervisor, senior sales advisor, sales manager or dealership administrator is possible. (Car Salesperson). ( Employers include franchised dealerships appointed by manufacturers to sell only new cars, as well as dealerships selling used cars or a combination of new and used cars ). Back to top
Checkout Operator The retail industry employs over three million people in the UK. The majority of checkout operators work in large multiples, such as well-known food supermarkets and DIY stores. These are often situated in out-of-town locations, so transport may be needed. (Checkout Operator). ( Larger companies offer the best opportunities for career development ). Back to top
Cinema Projectionist For those with a serious interest in the industry, there will be prospects of promotion to senior projectionist or to assistant managerial and administrative levels. Opportunities to move into other areas of leisure activity such as holiday camps and cruise liners may also arise once experience has been gained. (Cinema Projectionist). ( Cinemas are part of the growing leisure industry. New modern complexes are being built in or near large towns and cities. Older cinemas are constantly being modernised ). Back to top
Cinema Usher The entertainment industry is buoyant at the moment and cinemas and theatres are very popular. Cinemas are usually owned and operated by large leisure groups who regulate recruitment, wages, salaries and conditions of service for all their staff. (Cinema Usher). ( Promotion within the group to ticket sales, cashier, assistant manager, relief manager and eventually manager may be possible ). Back to top
Customer Services Assistant The retail trade offers particularly good opportunities. . Customer contact and call centres are another big employer. There are customer services jobs in many other sectors too, for example transport, hotels, insurance, health care and information. Many organisations use the internet to advertise jobs. There will be the opportunity of promotion to supervisory or management roles in many organisations In smaller organisations, supervisory or management jobs often go to existing staff because of their knowledge of the organisation and its products. (Customer Services Assistant). ( Many retail banks employ specific customer services teams as well as counter assistants ). Back to top
Customer Services Manager Other opportunities exist in retail banks and call centres, in the transport sector, hotels, insurance, health care and information services. Promotion to senior positions is more likely in larger organisations - some employ a customer service specialist at director level. (Customer Services Manager). ( Retail trade vacancies are often advertised within the retail outlets themselves ). Back to top
Display Designer Other areas of work include: airports, seaports and cruise liners; attractions such as stately homes and theme parks; showcases for film and television studios; museums - creating themed and interactive displays; agencies which supply displays to smaller shops, banks and hotels; and photographers often use display personnel to create photographic backgrounds. (Display Designer). ( Some display personnel work freelance ). Back to top
Florist Many trained and experienced florists start their own businesses, although the increased competition from multiples and E businesses is likely to lead to a decline in numbers of successful independent florists shops. (Florist). ( With further training some florists may move into areas such as freelance floral decoration, floral design, exhibition work, demonstration and teaching ). Back to top
Garden Centre Manager In amenity horticulture, jobs are mainly in larger towns and cities, often with a local authority in the maintenance of public parks, gardens and sports grounds. Others move into training or lecturing, journalism, landscape or urban design, horticultural therapy or quality inspection for supermarkets as a food technologist. Work abroad is possible. (Garden Centre Manager). ( Many set up their own businesses offering garden design services or interior landscaping, or start small nurseries or garden centres ). Back to top
Garment Technologist There are several recruitment agencies and websites that specialise in retail positions. Promotion could be to senior technologist or technical manager. (Garment Technologist). ( The most common employers of textile and garment technologists are manufacturing and retail companies in the fashion industry ). Back to top
Greengrocer Most greengrocers are self-employed, with their own premises, but there may be opportunities to manage a shop or produce department for a supermarket chain or other fresh food department. (Greengrocer). ( Greengrocers can also run market stalls Market Trader or a shop which is part of a franchise ). Back to top
Hotel Manager The number of jobs is subject to regional variation. Trainees with a hotel chain should be prepared to travel around the country during training. Self-employment is frequent as experienced managers can open their own hotels. (Hotel Manager). ( Promotion depends on the size of the hotel and experience of management roles. In hotel chains, promotion may be into a strategic role such as corporate marketing or training ). Back to top
Hotel Porter There are plenty of vacancies for porters throughout the UK, although this varies depending on the region. There is no career structure in small hotels and you may need to change employers in order to progress. (Hotel Porter). ( Larger and prestigious hotels are more likely to have a career structure that will allow you to progress to the position of head porter or concierge ). Back to top
Hotel Receptionist With the right skills it is possible to be promoted to front office manager, but further qualifications, such as HNC - HNDs or the Hotel and Catering International Management Association HCIMA Advanced Certificate, may be necessary. Reception skills are also likely to be useful outside the hospitality industry, in areas as varied as customer service and administration. (Hotel Receptionist). ( Many large hotels encourage staff to work in different departments so that they become multi-skilled and have better promotion prospects ). Back to top
Housekeeper There may be opportunities to move into a related job, such as front-of-house manager or training manager. There are also professional qualifications that can help with progression. Some housekeepers become self-employed and run their own small hotel. (Housekeeper). ( Once in the industry, related work such as domestic services management at a hospital, or facilities management at a university, may provide opportunities ). Back to top
Leisure Centre Assistant Leisure centres are increasingly diversifying from sport into related areas eg health and fitness clubs, ten-pin bowling and aerobics. (Leisure Centre Assistant). ( Opportunities exist in the growing number of leisure centres run by local authorities and private sector companies, hotels and holiday centres ). Back to top
Leisure Centre Manager There is an increasing demand for facilities such as entertainment; leisure centres. Many have extensive facilities and employ large numbers of staff at supervisory and management levels. Smaller centres may have a manager responsible for organising all facilities and activities. Larger authorities and the larger companies offer good prospects and opportunities and they usually have well defined promotion paths. (Leisure Centre Manager). ( Large centres are generally owned by local authorities but may be managed by private operators ). Back to top
Museum Attendant There is a great deal of competition for vacancies, despite the low pay and weekend working. (Museum Attendant). ( The main employers are national museums and galleries which are usually in cities, local authority museums and galleries, university museums and independent museums ). Back to top
Newsagent There are around 53,000 newspaper and magazine outlets in the UK snd Ireland, approximately 20,000 of these are independent newsagents. Newsagents have been hard hit by the growth of supermarkets. The National Lottery is improving profits. It may be possible to take on extra shops, or expand the business into new areas. (Newsagent). ( Newsagents in chains may move to larger shops or into senior or regional management ). Back to top
Petrol Service Sales Assistant There are around 12,000 petrol stations across the UK, although there are more in towns and cities. (Petrol Service Sales Assistant). ( Staff turnover tends to be high, so there are regular vacancies ). Back to top
Receptionist A good receptionist who is willing to acquire more qualifications and higher level skills may be promoted to a supervisory role. (Receptionist). ( All types of organisations employ receptionists, for example, hotels, factories, hospitals, doctors, dentists, solicitors, schools and hairdressers ). Back to top
Retail Store Manager There may be opportunities to move into district or regional management, looking after a group of stores. (Retail Store Manager). ( Some store managers develop their career in other areas such as finance, human resources or buying ). Back to top
Sales Assistant Many stores; retail operations now have their own web sites advertising vacancies and training schemes. Promotion prospects can be excellent, particularly in larger organisations committed to staff training. (Sales Assistant). ( There are shops and stores of all shapes and sizes, from small independent shops such as newsagents or pet shops, to larger department stores ). Back to top
Shopkeeper Independent shopkeepers include grocers, newsagents, dry cleaners, butchers, bakers, booksellers, florists, antique dealers and clothiers. Some purchase a franchise the right to trade under a particular name and business system from a larger company. The number of independent shopkeepers in the UK has been reduced drastically in recent years as they face considerable competition from large, well established stores. (Shopkeeper). ( Independent shopkeepers also run concessions - shops within shops - in department stores ). Back to top
Store Demonstrator Most store demonstrators work freelance, signing on with one agency or more. Although there is a greater concentration of stores in the London area, there are opportunities all over the United Kingdom. Some demonstrators work full or part-time for a particular store. There is no formal promotion structure, although this type of work is a good stepping stone for anyone wishing to pursue sales or customer related career. (Store Demonstrator). ( Some store demonstrators find work with agencies, recruiting other demonstrators and dealing with client ). Back to top
Telephone Operator The telecoms sector is growing and there are opportunities for this kind of work throughout the country in the public and private sector, for example, banking, insurance, telesales, hospitality and front of office. (Telephone Operator). ( Career progression would normally involve moving into supervisory and management roles, training, administration or human resources ). Back to top
Telephone Order Clerk It is usual for the well established catalogue companies to offer a telephone ordering service.. Other opportunities arise with the many companies that supply goods to other businesses. Experience as a telephone order clerk is also a useful background for other jobs, e.g. telephone sales person or sales representative. (Telephone Order Clerk). ( Smaller direct marketing companies which insert catalogues or advertisements in newspapers or magazines also employ telephone order clerks ). Back to top
Travel Agency Sales Consultant Travel agency consultants work for travel agents throughout the UK.. Prospects for promotion vary between employers. Small firms often have little or no promotion possibilities. Large agencies may offer promotion to senior posts, such as branch management. There is little possibility of working abroad. (Travel Agency Sales Consultant). ( Travel agencies range from small, independent agencies to large agencies that have many branches ). Back to top
Waiter Promotion prospects are related to the size of the organisation. Smaller organisations are unlikely to have a career structure. It may be necessary to change jobs to gain a promotion. (Waiter). ( Employment opportunities exist in hotels, restaurants, cafes, bistros, bars, fast food outlets and contract catering companies throughout the UK ). Back to top
Wine Merchant Some retail managers progress to field management and specialist areas of buying and marketing, but opportunities to become a specialist buyer are rare, as even the largest companies employ very few. Setting up as an independent wine merchant requires experience, capital, premises, and a well-researched business plan. (Wine Merchant). ( The wine trade is competitive, with supermarkets claiming an increasing share of wine sales). (Permalink) Back to top
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