The impact of Covid-19 has hit retail jobs particularly hard. In light of Debenhams' recent liquidation, where 25,000 jobs are at risk, now is a time when many in retail may be considering a career change and be wondering where to begin.
If this is you, then there are lots of options. We've compiled a list of six job roles where transferable skills gained from a career in retail could be used to help you get started, but there are many more options to be found via our job discovery tool at Sort.
Transferable skills gained in retail may include...
- Time-management
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage a team (if in a managerial role)
- Customer service skills
- Communication/'people' skills
- The ability to work under pressure
Six job roles to use transferable skills gained from retail in:
E-Commerce Manager
E-Commerce Managers manage the sale and promotion of products and services on the internet. Transferable skills gained from retail experience like business management and the ability to use your initiative can easily be applied to this role.
Salary: £25k - £65k
Hour: 39 - 41 per week
Sales Manager
Sales Managers organise, coach and lead teams of sales representatives to work towards agreed targets. Transferable skills gained from retail experience that can be applied to this role include excellent sales & negotiating skills, communication & 'people' skills, and good planning and organisational skills.
Salary: £22k - £70k
Hours: 38 - 40 per week
Events Manager
Events managers organise and run promotional, business and social events. Transferable skills gained from retail such as problem-solving, good negotiation, and 'people' skills can easily be applied to this role.
Salary: £17k - £80k
Hours: 37 - 39 per week
Hotel Manager
Hotel managers are in charge of the day-to-day running of a hotel. Use transferable skills from retail such as customer service skills, patience in stressful situations, and attention to detail.
Salary: £20k - £60k
Hours: 40 - 42 per week
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources (HR) assistants provide support to the HR team in a company or organisation. Transferable skills from retail can be used for this role, such as customer service, verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
Salary: £15k - £22k
Hours: 37 - 39 per week
CRM Manager
CRM managers look after customer databases and communications systems for organisations. Working in the sales department of a company can help you learn the ropes for this IT-based role, as there are no set requirements.
Salary: £25k - £57k
Hours: 37 - 42 per week
