So, what kind of skills would attract a retail employer?

• You’ll need strong customer focus and have the ability to provide excellent service to absolutely every customer.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills would be beneficial and to any retail employer and if you have experience of these skills, you’re sure to stand out from the crowd. Remember to let your personality shine through in your interview, which will demonstrate your confident, interpersonal skills.
• If you have flexibility and strong time-management skills, this will automatically stand out to the retail employer. Excellent time keeping will show your dedication to the retail role.
• Retail employers will honour you if you have a strong level of commercial awareness, as this will demonstrate your passion towards the retail industry.
• Any previous leadership and management qualities will attract the retail employer straight away, as you’ve proved that you’ve previously worked at a managerial level that demands a high level of responsibility.
• A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills would also make your stand out from the other retail applicants, as it shows you have a diverse and very able set of skills.
• Having the ability to work under pressure is a skill desired by most retail employers, seeing as the busy and bustling lifestyle that most retail roles promote can be sometimes difficult to deal with; the candidate must therefore be able to work well in busy retail environments.
• Attention to detail is another desired skill by most employers, as it shows your dedication to doing the job properly.
• Problem-solving skills are extremely beneficial to have when it comes to applying for a retail job, as you’ll be able to express to the employer that you can use your initiative to overcome a particular problem, whether it be on the shop floor, head office or elsewhere.

Retail is a sea of opportunity, which promotes a diversity of retail jobs; at R-Three, it’s our job to fish out the right one for you. Whether you’re considering a marketing role, retail head office job or perhaps a hospitality and leisure job, any job in retail can be extremely rewarding.

The varieties of roles that are up for grabs are endless. Whether you’re a creative nut who enjoys design and merchandising or someone who shares interest in marketing strategies and PR, retail is guaranteed to suit your current skills and better yet – develop them.

Here are a few examples of jobs from across the retail sector:

• Retail head office jobs – Our retail head office team specialise in buying, merchandising, marketing, technical roles, designing roles and account manager roles. Other typical roles in this sector include office managers, HR managers, general admin roles, facilities managers and many more. Find out more about our retail head office vacancies today.
• Store operations jobs – Our expertise within store operations recruitment covers the complete retail jobs markets, offering typical roles such as: assistant/deputy store manager, operations manager, general manager, section manager, floor manager and much more. Find out more about our store operations roles.
• Luxury retail jobs – Our luxury retail recruitment opportunities include fine fashion, beauty brands, jewellery and more. Typical roles in this sector include concession manager, sales executive, assistant manager, store manager and area manager. Why not find out more about our luxury retail jobs?
• Fashion jobs – Roles within the fashion sector include designers, product developers, buying managers, account managers, wholesale merchandisers and many more. Find out more about our fashion jobs today.
• Sales jobs – Typical roles within the retail sales sector include: sales managers, sales consultants, brand/product managers, field sales managers and many more. For more information, visit our sales page.
• Retail marketing jobs – Our marketing department recruits across various area of the marketing industry. Typical roles in this sector include: marketing assistants/managers, marketing controllers, online marketing managers, direct marketing managers and many more.

R-Three also specialise in recruiting for the following sectors: Senior Appointments, Hospitality  & Leisure, Supply Chain & Procurement, Human Resources and Welfare & Skills Division.

No matter which retail job takes your fancy, you’re guaranteed to pick up a wide range of skills throughout your retail career. Besides, the opportunities within retail really are never-ending.

Before the interview

• Preparation is key; preparing for the interview could really set you apart from the other candidates applying for the same role. Try to prepare as far in advance as possible and start by researching into the background of the company, their goals, achievements and any other important information; this will help demonstrate your interest in the company and it’ll also show the employer that you’re serious and committed. Write all of this down on a piece of paper and revise it so that you know it all off by heart. Make sure you don’t recite a whole paragraph from the company’s website or Wikipedia! Even though you’re showing the employer that you’ve previously researched into the company, the conversation should flow naturally.
• Get your ‘interview outfit’ sorted at least a couple of days before the interview. This means you won’t be running around trying to find appropriate attire on the morning of the big day. Leaving enough time to decide what to wear will also help you feel at ease and possibly less nervous about the whole interviewing procedure, as you’ll feel a little more prepared.
• Make sure you know your CV well and that you’ve been completely honest. As soon as an employer notices dishonestly, they won’t even consider you for the role.
• Write down any questions before the interview that you may want to ask.

The interview

• Arrive on time or at least five minutes early to your interview. Make sure you’ve planned your route and that you have allowed yourself plenty of time to get to the interview. Arriving early can provide you with the chance to freshen up and look over your interview notes.
• Be polite; first impressions are everything. When the interviewer comes along, give a firm handshake and smile while remaining eye contact. If you’re confident, you’ll know that nerves won’t get the better of you during the interview.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times. Don’t bad mouth your previous employers, work environment or any other retail companies for that matter, as this can seem very unprofessional.
• Maintain eye contact throughout the interview and keep your arms in a relaxed position. Any negative body language may make the interviewer think you’re either nervous or not that bothered about the whole interviewing procedure.
• Speak clearly and concisely at all times so that the interviewer understands everything you’re saying.

For more hints and tips, check out our full interview guide.

- Listening & Communication skills

Your communication skills will undoubtedly develop when the retail company you are working for is at its busiest as there will always be a regular influx of customers to communicate with. You’ll learn to reach certain sales targets by communication with fellow members and providing customers with the best service possible. Communicating with your team and taking it in turns to cover the shop floor give you the opportunity to keep on top of store standards and you’ll become dependent on the ability to communicate. In terms of your listening skills, you’ll learn to take into consideration the customer’s needs and provide them with exactly that. Similarly, you’ll learn to listen to what every team member has to say in order to make the day’s sales as successful as possible.

- Ability to multi-task

Your ability to multi-task will unequivocally develop, as you’ll learn to deal with a multiple number of customers at the same time and provide each customer with a separate product or service.

- Motivation

You’ll feel incredibly motivated during the company’s busiest months, as you’ll feel determined to reach a set goal or target by taking advantage of the amount of customers in-store. A daily or weekly incentive set by your store’s manager may also fully motivate you and the whole team and you’ll work together to work at the best level you can possibly be.

- Initiative

Your initiative will improve on various levels; you’ll learn to think on your own two feet and make decisions for yourself without asking someone in authority. The busy environment will also urge you to trust your gut instinct and make a decision based on what’s best for that retail company.

So, whether you’re looking for a retail job for January or the upcoming months or you’re just considering a role in retail, please do not hesitate to ask our retail experts for further advice. Why not browse through our current vacancies today? You may just find your perfect job in retail.

If you start a brand new retail job at the start of a year, whether it’s involving store operations and sales or head office and marketing, you will:

• Start with a positive attitude and work alongside a positive team. The start of a New Year never fails to bring great positivity, especially in the work place. This is because you and your new colleagues will be excited for what the New Year has in store for the company and its success.
• Commence at the beginning of a year, not half way through. Starting at the beginning of a calendar year is a lot more beneficial for you than starting a retail job half way through or towards the end of the year. This is because you’ll know how well the company’s level of success from the start of the year and throughout. You’ll have had a chance to work with all of the targets starting from January and you’ll also have a good understanding of previous month’s sales (except January of course).
• Have the chance to try and beat last year’s sales. Every retail company sets new targets at the beginning of a calendar year, and when you begin your retail job in January you’ll see how the company will try and top last year’s sales, forecast and target. You’ll also get the chance to try and beat last month’s sales this time last year and get involved with any incentives that might be going on. This is mainly related to sales and store operation roles where you can interact with customers and push sales on the shop floor. You will feel motivated and learn a whole variety of skills during certain days where incentives may be running. If you beat last year’s target you’ll be guaranteed to feel accomplished.
• Get the opportunity to watch the company grow and improve from the start of the year up until the end of the year. If you begin your retail job at the start of the year, you’ll know where the company is at and you’ll watch the growth of sales right through until the end of the year.

Why not browse through our retail jobs today and see if R-Three that perfect role in retail?

Freshen up your CV

CV’s are, essentially, your tool to employment. Therefore it’s crucial that you update up your CV whenever your employment details change or if your role and responsibilities change in any way. If your future employer sees an out of date CV, they’ll have no way of understanding what your previous employment consisted of and will therefore believe you’re not committed to the employment process.  If you are yet to write a CV then you can read through our CV advice page.

Here are our quick tips on how to get your CV looking perfect for the New Year:

- Tailor your CV to suit the role you’re going to be applying for. Note down your retail experience or aspirations and how it can benefit the retail sector you’re interested in. If you’re not sure which retail job will suit you best then read our blog article on choosing a job in retail.

- Begin brainstorming all the skills and experience you’ve learnt from your previous role, whether it was a job in retail or not. If it helps, write all your notes down on a piece of paper and work through the skills that an employer may find interesting and eye-catching.

- Get rid of any old information that the employer may not be interested in. Do you have any achievements that completely overrule previous ones? Don’t forget to change your contact details if they’ve changed too!

- Replace vague phrases with detailed ones. For example, instead of saying “Can work in a team as well as independently” you could say, “have experience in working with a team of 40 in a range of environments but can also use my own initiative to work independently.” Remember to engage the employer; you need to stand out from the crowd.

- If your CV is visually lacking and hard on the eyes, take this opportunity to revamp it a little. Stick to using plain and simple fonts, but try out a new layout and way of displaying each section to enable easier reading for the employer.

- Double check for any spelling or grammar mistakes.

Retail jobs

R-Three can get you climbing that retail ladder in no time with our beneficial retail jobs. We offer a full retail recruitment solution across the luxury retail, fashion and retail sales industries and our retail experts have the knowledge and expertise to help you find your perfect job in retail. We have a strong client base that help to offer some of the best store operations jobs, retail head office jobs, luxury retail jobs, fashion jobs and more.

At R-Three, we work with leading fashion brands across the whole UK and our experienced fashion recruiters will be more than happy to give you expert advice. Who knows, with a fashion retail job from R-Three, you could be a top fashion professional in no time at all!

Fashion is an extremely creative industry but its roles differ hugely. If you love designing and creating unique pieces then you could become a fashion designer and bring your ideas to the table. If you’re more interested in making designs a reality, you could become a product developer or help designers with their fabulous fashion ideas.

If you have managerial experience or looking to enter the fashion industry through an authoritative role then you may be an ideal store manager or regional manager. This way, you can immerse yourself in a fashion-based environment but also get involved with sales and helping your team to reach weekly goals and incentives. Buying managers, buyers assistants, account managers and merchandise managers are also typical roles in the fashion retail sector.

Fashion retail jobs are also perfect for fashion graduates or those who have already acquired fashion experience from a previous fashion job or a job in retail. Most fashion recruiters look for a candidate who understands and is passionate about the fashion industry as a whole. If you believe your skills match the above but you would also like to get to grips with sales and customer service then consider a retail sales job or a luxury retail job. You could work within a fashion brand or luxury fashion brand and deliver customers with fashion advice along with excellent service.

If you like the sound of working in fashion then why not browse through R-three’s retail fashion vacancies today? Besides, our recruitment processes are so simple that you’re guaranteed to find your perfect fashion job or retail job in no time at all.

Are you looking for a:

• Retail job that has a high level of responsibility? Then consider applying for a retail head office job or a senior appointments job. With the aid of a retail head office job, you could get involved with the buying and merchandising side of a retail brand or even get stuck into the technicalities or marketing strategies of a company. In terms of a senior appointments role, you could inject your current retail skills into a regional managers role or a director’s role, two roles that promote high levels of responsibility.
• Retail job that is strictly sales orientated? Then a retail sales job or luxury retail job may suit you entirely. A sales role would be perfect to exercise your current retail sales skills and you will also become familiar with team goals, targets and incentives. You can also expect to deal with numerous customers at the same time and learn to maintain the standards and stock replenishment throughout the store. Whatever retail sales job you’re looking for, your customer service, listening and communication skills will improve dramatically as well as your level of commercial awareness. A luxury retail job would offer the same opportunities but for a luxury retail brand instead. A hospitality and leisure job would also employ your sales and customer service skills brilliantly.
• Retail job that helps a company’s online and offline presence? Then let R-Three find you that perfect retail marketing job. You could get stuck into a brands method of advertising, its in-store promotions, customer relations or marketing strategies; all jobs that involve unlocking a company’s full potential. If you’re more interested in a company’s online presence then consider an Internet marketing retail job. This role will be great for those who are involved in online marketing already or are looking to learn about the way a retail brand presents itself online.
• Retail job that gives you the responsibility of a whole store? Then a store operations role could be just for you. You could become an Assistant Manager or Store Manager or if you’re looking to reach a whole new level of responsibility, you could search for an Area Manager retail job. You’ll be responsible for the way the store operates and you will manage the approach the store must take to reach its targets and incentives.

We also specialise in fashion jobs, human resources jobs, supply chain & procurement jobs and welfare & skills division jobs.

Our experience and recruitment solutions in the retail, fashion and sales industries will get you get you climbing up the retail ladder in no time, all you need to do is consider which sector suits your skills, experience and goals the most.

If you’re passionate about sales and customer service then why not project your skills and into a retail sales job courtesy of R-Three? Throughout the busy festive period, you can expect to deal with numerous customers at the same time and help to cater for their needs whilst maintaining the standards of the store. You will learn to communicate with colleagues to reach particular goals or sales incentives, before providing each customer with the best service imaginable. Your customer service skills will continue to grow and develop during Christmas, a time when customers need you the most.

Alternatively, you could even opt for a luxury retail job and experience all of the above in a luxury retail store or concession. Hospitality and Leisure jobs provide a similar working environment, where customer service is key and the sale of the products is vital. R-Three’s fashion jobs are also widely sought-after and could provide you with the best retail experience this Christmas.

Perhaps you’ve got a bit of a managerial flair and you’re more drawn towards a store operations job or even a retail head office job? Inject your organisational and mathematical skills into one of R-Three’s finance of general administrative roles within the retail head office sector. If you’re more interested in the practical side of retail, then buying or merchandising may match your skills perfectly.

If you’re an incredibly creative individual then set your sights on a visual merchandising vacancy within head office. You could get the chance to visit particular stores and consider the best ways to display particular products – this is extra exciting around Christmas as you can present each product by incorporating it into the festive period. If you’re interested in the way companies present their products, then you may also be interested in R-Three’s retail marketing vacancies. From Marketing Managers to Marketing Controllers and even Online Marketing Managers, we offer a whole medley of marketing jobs to suit your every need.

In terms of a store operations job, you could be anything from assistant manager to area manager. Covering high-end brands, DIY, fashion, hospitality and leisure, food and many more, you can expect to find yourself in charge of a company’s store operations with the help of R-Three.

Whether you’re looking for a Christmas vacancy or something long-term, simply browse through our range of retail vacancies and let R-Three help you to find that dream retail job. Why not register your CV with us and we’ll start the search of your perfect retail job today?

If you’re not sure whether this sector is right for you, then it’s always good to know what a typical role might entail and what the benefits of a Hospitality and Leisure role might be. If you love being part of a team and co-operating with others to meet set goals then this sector may be just right for you…

A Hospitality and Leisure role is undeniably rewarding as you will learn a whole variety of skills which will set you up for the rest of your life. The benefits of working in this thriving and ever-growing business sector involve the following:

• You will build strong employee/employer relationships

When working in a busy, bustling retail environment you’ll learn to communicate and work together as a team to reach your daily goals. Through this, you will find success which will stimulate the team to continue working together. Team work plays a major role in most Hospitality and Leisure jobs great results are often rewarded.

• Your current skills will blossom

There’s nowhere better to develop your current set of retail skills than in the heart of a successful Hospitality and Leisure role. Not only will your communication skills develop, but so will your listening skills and ability to work within a busy environment. You will also learn how to apply all of these skills to one specific task and use them to supply customers with anything they need.

• You’ll learn about constructive criticism and how to improve

In retail, you are sure to encounter people who will criticise your work constructively so that they can help you to improve. Your employer may list the positives of your work but also tell you ways in which you could improve even further. This is great for you as you will continue to progress and maybe set your sights on a promotion!

• You’ll learn even more about customer satisfaction

All Hospitality and Leisure roles deem customer service as the most important thing, as this is where the revenue lies. Your customer service skills will progress as you will encounter all sorts of people that are in search of something to meet their individual needs. You’ll become a real ‘people’ person if you’re not already and you’ll strive to serve that customer in the best way possible.

If you like the sound of the benefits of a Hospitality and Leisure job then why not browse through R-three’s Hospitality and Leisure vacancies today? Besides, our recruitment processes are so simple that you’re guaranteed to find your idea Hospitality and Leisure job in no time at all.