Most payrolls balloon during holiday seasons. Training and advancement Most jobs in wholesale and retail trade require little or no education. Larger employers tend to prefer high school graduates. Many companies seek adaptable employees, which can lead to advancement. This industry offers a solid career path.
Unskilled workers can start in the warehouse and wind up in sales or managerial positions.
Retail workers often move from one establishment to another to advance or improve their salaries or working conditions. Outlook Wage and salary jobs in wholesale trade are projected to grow at about 7 percent through 2008. Increasing use of new technology is expected to slow growth in some wholesale jobs. New jobs will open in other occupations within the industry as businesses add more services. Job opportunities in retail will remain plentiful because turnover is high, earnings are low, and little or no formal education or training is required.