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About this career path

The retail store career path in Maine is all about connecting with people and creating great shopping experiences. From helping customers find what they need to keeping displays fresh and organized, these roles put you at the heart of the action. Whether you’re starting as a sales associate, moving into management, or exploring specialized roles like visual merchandising, there’s room to grow and learn every step of the way. It’s a great fit if you enjoy working with others, solving problems on the spot, and being part of a team that makes every day a little brighter for shoppers. With Maine’s mix of local shops and national retailers, there are plenty of opportunities to build a rewarding career in retail.

What is a career path?

Career paths are designed to help you explore career options within a specific field or industry. The different columns of jobs within each career path represent levels of advancement in the field. Jobs may build on one another, but that doesn’t mean you need to complete them consecutively in order to advance or succeed! You can enter a career path at any level, depending on your experience, training, and goals.

Retail Store

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  1. Entry Level
    No formal educational credential
    Hourly $14.71 - $17.33
    Demand Very High
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    High school diploma or equivalent
    Hourly $17.07 - $21.55
    Demand Very High
  2. Some Experience
  3. Mid Level
  4. High Level
  5. Extensive / Corporate Level

Retail Corporate Office

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  1. Entry Level
    Education data not available
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    Demand Data not available
  2. Some Experience
    Education data not available
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  3. Mid Level
  4. High Level