Supermarkets can be very busy places. They need lots of people doing different jobs.
If you work in a supermarket you work in the retail industry.
Over 160,000 people work in the retail industry in Wales"
Source: LightcastTM, 2023
Jobs you may find in a supermarket
These are just some of the jobs you may find in a supermarket:
On the shop floor
There are other jobs which help run a supermarket but aren't located in a store. These jobs are usually found in offices, or the supermarket's headquaters. Jobs like:
- Big Data Expert - helps the supermarket understand the customer better. Think of how a clubcard in a store works, it tracks what a customer buys then offers them deals
- Distribution Manager - helps make sure items like food are delivered on time
- Software Developer - writes code to tell a computer what to do. Supermarkets use a lot of technology to help run the store, think of the self-service checkouts, scan as you shop and online shopping
Skills to work in a supermarket
You need to be good at:
- Talking and listening to people
- Working with other people
- Working in a busy and sometimes noisy place
- Following instructions
Qualities to work in a supermarket
You need to be a person who:
- Enjoys working with other people
- Likes to work in a busy place
Finding a job in a supermarket
Look at:
- Employers Recruiting Now under 'Retail' to see a list of employers
- Supermarket websites. They have a 'careers' or 'jobs' section
- Retail, customer service and sales employer on Employers who offer Apprenticeships
