Why choose retail?
Retail is a fast paced, thriving and challenging industry which is growing rapidly. But are you really aware of the vast opportunities available to those who choose retail as a career?
A retail store manager can earn anything from £18,000 up to £70,000 a year, depending on the size of the store - and that doesn't take into account bonuses and company discounts! There are also a wide range of roles in head offices, from buying to finance and from human resources to property development. Whatever your career choice, retail has it covered!
Working in retail requires forward thinkers, team players and great communicators and as an industry they are passionate about training and development and promoting within.
Make Your Mark in the Mall
If you've always dreamed of being your own boss in retail, and have a great idea, Make Your Mark in the Mall is an offer you shouldn't miss. In partnership with The Mall and The Royal Bank of Scotland we'll help turn your business dreams into reality.Did you know?
- The retail sector generates approximately £250 billion each year.
- Latest figures indicate that there are 279,000 retail enterprises in the UK, employing around 3 million people - that's 11 per cent of the UK's working population!
- A third of the UK retail workforce are aged between 16-24 years of age.
What's the Make Your Mark in Retail campaign all about?
Our aim to promote growth within the retail sector for young people. Whether you'd like to open your own business or rise to the highest level within your organisation, we're here to help and support by:
- connecting you to networks of other young people in retail
- holding retail forums for young people
- supporting an ambassadors programme with SkillSmart Retail
- offering inspiring case studies about young people in retail
- helping you to make your mark through initiatives like Enterprise Week
Next steps
If you want to find out more about working in retail, take a look at our next steps section which is packed full of useful links that will help you on your way.
Enterprise week is fast approaching and for the week of 12th to 18th of November Retail as an industry will show off their enterprise initiatives. There are many ways you can get involved lets shine a spolight on Retail this year!
You can also get in touch with us directly with any questions you have about working in retail:
Head of Retail Campaign: Vanessa Johnson | Phone: 020 7497 4800 | Email: vanessa@makeyourmark.org.uk
Retail Campaign Manager: Tilly Allen | Phone: 020 7497 4801 | Email:tilly@makeyourmark.org.uk
Retail Campaign Manager: Denise Ramsey | Phone: 020 7497 4803 | Email: denise@makeyourmark.org.uk