The site covers the ten general retail areas: retail operations; merchandising; buying; visual merchandising; IT; logistics and supply chain; marketing, communications and PR; customer contact centres; human resources; and finance and administration. For each department, the journey to the top is outlined and there is detailed information on what each role involves, the skills needed, entry requirements, likely career progression and income. There is also a collection of real-life case studies from people who are already working in the sector.


Jane Rexworthy added: “Deciding what to do after school or university can be a very daunting and overwhelming decision. Which is why having the right resources is key to making an informed choice. Our


online career profiles provide a quick and easy way people can explore the range of jobs in the sector and get comprehensive and up-to-date information of how they can enter the job market, the skills employers will be looking for and money they can earn.”


Senior jobs roles in head office can have salaries in excess of £70,000


The National Skills Academy for Retail also offers people information and advice about getting into retail through their network of skills shops located around the UK. To find your nearest skills shop visit www.nsaforretail.com.


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