What Our Students Say
Did you know!
- There were just under 3 million people employed in retail in 2018.
- 97.7% of our apprentices found our staff enthusiastic, knowledgeable and able to answer all relevant questions.
- The average salary for a retail assistant is £14,665.
Course Information
Introduction
This programme allows students to work as a retailer. The role of a retailer involves assisting customers when they purchase products and services. Retails need a good understanding of the products sold and processing payments.
Overview
With this apprenticeship, you can work in a variety of shops and other retail establishments such as small boutiques, high street chains, supermarkets and department stores. Retailers need to be passionate about delivering a quality service that always aims to exceed customers’ expectations. Retailers experience direct contact with a wide range of people and are motivated by completing a sale and knowing a customer is happy with their purchase.
Benefits and skills
Entry requirements
The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.
Please check that you meet all essential criteria before applying for a position, you can find the details of these on the full vacancy description (links below). If you are unsure about this please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 0113 284 6464.Available Apprenticeships and Progression options
Sales Assistant
As a sales assistant you will liaise with customers in all aspects of retail sales. Stockroom Assistant As a stockroom assistant you will handling stock and deliveries. In addition, you will receive, store and pick stock for the sales floor. Progression opportunities Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:
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