Retail-Sales-Associates for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service8%Sales8%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%Master's degree27%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
TescoTK Maxx
adidas
Time at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 197 profiles for Retail-Sales-Associates in Edinburgh
Last updated: 19 Sept 2026
Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,032 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,547 – £35,720 yearly
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Restaurant/Bar Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQHospitalityManagementFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementTeam LeadershipRetail Associate
Midlothian East
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFirst Aid ResponseOrganisational SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipHospitalityCustomer ServiceRetail ExperienceRetail Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Arts and Design ExperienceDesign and Visual Arts ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceAdobe Creative SuiteSales Associate
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidDriving LicenceSports and Fitness Instruction ExperienceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPhone EtiquetteTime ManagementWindow DisplayFirst AidRetail supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Casino & Gaming ExperiencePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPOSCash HandlingMicrosoft Office SuiteSales Assistant/Assistant Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftPrimaveraSAPPrimavera P6Counterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
MRPCustomer ServiceInventory ControlMaterial Requirements PlanningSalesRetail Sales
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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 sales.
What licenses or certifications are common for retail-sales-associates?
Common licenses or certifications for retail-sales-associates include: First Aid, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and SAP.
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: store manager, sales assistant/assistant manager and retail assistant.
What level of education is common for a retail sales associate?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a retail sales associate in Edinburgh, 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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