Retail Sales Associates for hire in Colchester
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Most popular skills
- Customer Service
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 66%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Primark
Sainsbury’s
The Range
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 942 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Colchester
Last updated: 4 Nov 2026
Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £32,913 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,103 – £34,828 yearly
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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: customer service, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for retail sales associates?
Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Level 2 in 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, sales assistant and sales advisor.
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 Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a retail sales associate?
Most retail sales associates have 8 years of professional experience.
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