Are you interested in working in retail? Here are your options

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May

2026

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Are you interested in working in a store or in online retail? Maybe behind the register at your favorite fashion brand? Or do you already have experience in this industry and want to take the next step in your career?

In de detailhandel heb je veel doorgroeimogelijkheden. Misschien wil je uiteindelijk wel teamleider of filiaalmanager worden? Of wil je meer leren over de producten die je verkoopt? Je toekomst heb je in eigen hand.

Wat valt er allemaal onder detailhandel?

Detailhandel betekent: producten verkopen aan klanten voor persoonlijk gebruik. Dat kan bijvoorbeeld een kledingwinkel zijn, een supermarkt of een bouwmarkt.

De werkzaamheden verschillen per functie. Je kunt bijvoorbeeld:

Klanten helpen en adviseren
Achter de kassa werken
Producten aanvullen in de winkel
Bestellingen verwerken in een magazijn
Zorgen dat de winkel er netjes uitziet

Ook online winkels vallen onder de detailhandel. Denk aan webshop waar je bestellingen verwerkt of klanten helpt via chat of e-mail.

Kies de juiste opleiding of cursus

Om te starten of verder te groeien binnen jouw gekozen vakgebied kun je een meerjarige opleiding volgen, maar in sommige gevallen ook cursussen die minder lang duren.

Opleidingen retail

Laten we eerst eens kijken naar wat algemene opleidingen, bijvoorbeeld om jouw verkoopskills te verbeteren of om ervoor te zorgen dat de winkel er goed uitziet. Klik op een van de linkjes om een opleiding bij jou in de buurt te vinden.

Mbo-niveau 1

Assistent verkoop/retail | 1 jaar

Mbo niveau 2

Retailmedewerker| 1-2 jaar

Mbo niveau 3

Mbo niveau 4

Specialiseren in jouw vakmanschap

Wil je liever de producten die je verkoopt zelf maken of repareren? Dan kun je je ook specialiseren in een vakmanschap:

Mbo niveau 2

‍Schoenhersteller | 1-2 jaar

Mbo niveau 3

Mbo niveau 4

Cursussen en certificaten

Is een opleiding niks voor jou? Je kunt ook verschillende meerdaagse of eendaagse cursussen volgen. Bijvoorbeeld om jouw kennis als verkoper te vergroten of jouw managementsvaardigheden te verbeteren.

Een overzicht van al deze cursussen vind je hier!

Let op! Je kunt de vergoedingen van Doorzaam alleen inzetten bij opleiders die aantoonbaar lid zijn NRTO.

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Table of contents

Wat valt er allemaal onder detailhandel?

Kies de juiste opleiding of cursus

Opleidingen retail

Specialiseren in jouw vakmanschap

Cursussen en certificaten

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Are you interested in working in retail? This post has already covered the options

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Stories of temporary workers living their dreams

Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? Check out the opportunities here.

These are useful skills you can develop as a temporary worker

Are you applying for reimbursement? Here’s what you need to keep in mind

What types of reimbursement are available to you?

Animation: the Opportunity Budget for temporary workers

Watch: What compensation from Doorzaam means for these temporary workers

Working in industry: do you keep everything running smoothly?

How Thys took his career a step further thanks to Doorzaam

2025: Continuing to grow together as a temporary worker

With the compensation from Doorzaam, Tony grew to become a foreman.

Ready to work on yourself, your future or your job prospects?

Find out within 1 minute which budget is best for you.

Grow in your work and increase your job opportunities.