Retail Sales Associates for hire in Eastbourne

Find retail sales associates who engage customers, assist with product selection, and process transactions while demonstrating strong communication and sales skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Eastbourne to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    641

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • The Range
    • TK Maxx
    • Primark
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    38%
    Less than a year
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 641 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Eastbourne

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Eastbourne: £33,623 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,517 – £37,046 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Sales Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Digital Marketing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative Experience
  • Retail assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsEnglish

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsBilingualCustomer ServiceMultilingualSalesCash Handling
  • Sales consultant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSalesManagementCRM SoftwareLead Generation
  • New and Used Car Sales Executive

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCold CallingBusiness DevelopmentProspecting
  • Bar Staff/Waitress

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingStockingHospitality
  • Sales Assistant

    Eastbourne

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareNVQFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTypingMakaton SigningVital SignsBlood Pressure Monitoring

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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, customer service and organisational 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 NVQ.

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: sales assistant, sales advisor and customer service associate/safe shift operator.

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 Eastbourne, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a retail sales associate?

Most retail sales associates have 17 years of professional experience.

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