Sales Sector News

Employment is rising after months of decline in the jobs market, according to new statistics. Figures released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) found that the proportion of British employers currently operating a freeze on recruitment stands at 37 per cent, whereas the percentage recorded at the beginning of summer was 61 per cent.

However, an increased number of jobs which are going to be made available include sales jobs but are likely to be part time positions, as firms adjust to the economic circumstances. Though the economy is said to improve more after Christmas, therefore making more jobs available within sales development and many other sectors.

The study was carried out in partnership with Harvey Nash and also found that approximately half of all employers in the UK are continuing to freeze pay rates, with only four per cent set to introduce rises above the rate of inflation.

CBI's deputy director general, John Cridland said: "The worst of the recession may be over but firms remain ultra cautious about increasing pay. Market conditions continue to be very tough and growth in 2010 will be feeble, so pay is going to be squeezed for some time to come."

The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) also reported at the same time, that public sector wages are still higher than those in the private sector.