Retail Sales Associates for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Sales
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 32%
- Master's degree
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Poundland
Howdens
Shell
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Edinburgh
Last updated: 27 Oct 2026
Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,267 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,657 – £36,099 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Retail Sales Assistant
Edinburgh
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Bachelor's DegreePsychologyMaster's DegreeSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesRetail SalesRetail Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSalesSales Associate
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Makeup ApplicationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingPop-Up Shop Assistant / Sales Associate
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementVisual MerchandisingMultilingualSalesCustomer ServiceShop Associate
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareRetail Sales Advisor
Edinburgh
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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 Certification, Driving Licence and Makeup Application.
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, pop-up shop assistant / sales associate and retail sales assistant.
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 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 2 years of professional experience.
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