1. Spotlight on Careers in Retail

2. Manchester is a thriving city with expected growth over the next 10 years
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3. What skills are employers looking for?
Employers want people with “softer” skills and qualities as well as strong academic or vocational qualifications. These can include:
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4. Spotlight on the Retail sector
The Retail sector is growing year-on-year! With a variety of career opportunities, you could soon join the three million workers employed in the global, fast-paced retail sector
Retail is the 3rd biggest sector in Greater Manchester and accounts for 10% of it’s economy – 11,500 businesses and 115,000 employees
Major industry names like Sir Stuart Rose, Mary Portas and Mark Price all powered their way up from the shop floor to the industry pinnacle, becoming influential figures in retail at companies like M&S and John Lewis.
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5. What jobs are available in the Retail sector?
Buyer
Supply Chain
Operator
Customer
Service
Manager
Security
Operator
Visual
Merchandiser
Retail
Manager
Warehouse
Distribution
Operator
Florist
Stock Control
Assistant
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6. What is the apprenticeship route into Retail?
An apprenticeship is a real job with training that will enable you to earn as you learn whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification
The qualifications you gain on an apprenticeship are equivalent to the following GCSE’s and A Levels:
Intermediate
Level 2
5 GCSE passes at grades A* to C
Advanced
Level 3
2 A level passes
Higher
Level 4,5,6 and 7
Foundation degree and above
Degree
Level 6 and 7
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
Apprenticeships in Retail, Customer Service, Logistics Operations and Warehousing and Storage are all available at Intermediate and Advanced levels
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7. Case Study:
Cherelle is 17 and works for Co-operative Travel Management in Central Manchester
Co-operative Travel Management provide corporate travel services to a broad range of clients. Cherelle is currently doing her NVQ in Retail through Damar Training
“The job is really interesting and challenging. We find travel solutions for so many different types of people you never know who you will be helping next. Its hard work and I’ve a lot to learn but I’m really enjoying it”
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8. For more information, please speak with your career advisor or visit:
nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
manchester.gov.uk/rpa