A career within retail covers a wide area of career activities from retail management which you are responsible for customer services, marketing, planning, stock control and recruiting to working as a buyer, strategic management, product managers who are responsible for the display of stock with in retail outlets. Retail is a massive industry boasting £7,350 million for July 2006 alone.
When it comes to recruiting for management training schemes, retail companies are not just scouting for graduates who have a degree in business and management but those with qualifications across all disciplines. Whether prospective candidates have a degree in languages, law, geography or sports science, a career in retail could open doors to a whole world of opportunities for all graduates with a 2:1.
Dan Ronald, Aldi Regional Managing Director, says:“Retailers are not only looking to recruit strong academic candidates but graduates who are ‘all-rounders’ and who may shine on the sporting field and in other extra-curricular activities. Aldi wants team players and good communicators to join its team, who are confident, diligent and reliable. I advise anyone who is thinking of a career in retail to stand out from the competition and demonstrate a convincing flair for leadership, drive and success.” Scouting for motivated, energetic, proactive and articulate graduates, retail companies, such as Aldi are looking to recruit individuals who could make a real difference and play a significant role in their business.
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