Buying, selling and retailing

This career area offers a diverse range of opportunities, not only in the type of job you may be interested in, but also in a range of industries where you could work.

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Click on each career below for links to publications and websites that provide further information on each career area.

Buying/purchasing

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – gives details on careers and information on current salaries, qualifications and training
European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM) – this website gives you details of training in purchasing
RetailChoice – this recruitment website gives you an industry overview, with sections on buying, merchandising, ecommerce and finance, as well as the latest jobs vacancies
Supply Management – careers section contains details about jobs and useful information about the sector

Retailing and wholesaling

British Franchise Association (bfa) – includes case studies
RetailChoice – this recruitment website gives you an industry overview, with sections on buying, merchandising, ecommerce and finance, as well as the latest jobs vacancies
Prospects – for a professional insight into the sector
Retail Week – retail industry news, jobs and key market data, from across the entire retail sector
TARGETjobs – graduate career information and vacancies

Selling and sales management

Prospects for a professional insight into the sector
TARGETjobs – graduate career information and vacancies

Resources covering all of the careers above

Careers in the Food and Drink Industry – features jobs, advice on how to write a CV and case studies

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