Retail Sales Associates for hire in Blackburn
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Sales
- 6%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Virgin Media O2
BMW
Sports Direct
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Blackburn: £32,980 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,968 – £35,122 yearly
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Blackburn
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What's the average time to fill a retail sales associate role?
The average time to fill a retail sales associate role is 17 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do retail sales associates tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a retail sales associate include: communication skills, sales and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for retail sales associates?
Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, NVQ and Customer Service.
What are some job titles related to retail sales associates?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to retail sales associates include: retail assistant, the range, retail store manager and direct sales associate.
What level of education is common for a retail sales associate?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a retail sales associate in Blackburn, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a retail sales associate?
Most retail sales associates have 9 years of professional experience.
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