Many businesses such as pharmacies, clothing stores, furniture stores, music stores, technological products and food chains require employees from the retail sector. Employment opportunities in the retail sector vary from customer service, sales assistant, merchandising and buying, human resources to store operator. As the environment for the retail category is so varied, knowledge and skills required are directly related to the type of industry one works for. General skills for the retail sector include a general knowledge of maths, great communication skills and the ability to solve customer enquiries. Many jobs in the retail category won't require any formal training or experience. Job seekers looking for work in this sector need to be prepared to work on a shift basis and on weekends.