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Apprenticeship

Retail manager

Level
4
Higher
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Sales, marketing and procurement
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Managing staff, their work and sales within a retail environment.

What you'd do

Manage day-to-day store or department operations
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of retail colleagues
Analyse sales data and take action to improve commercial performance
Oversee stock ordering, deliveries, and inventory management
Ensure the store meets health, safety, and legal standards
Handle escalated customer complaints and resolve issues

What you'd learn

Commercial planning and trading to achieve sales and profit targets
Leading and developing a retail team - coaching, appraisals, and rotas
Stock management, replenishment planning, and shrinkage control
Customer service management and complaint resolution
Retail health, safety, and legal compliance responsibilities
Financial awareness - reading P&L statements and managing store costs
Ready to look for a place?
See live Retail manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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