Retail Sales Associates for hire in Ilford

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 Ilford to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service14%
    Communication Skills13%
    Time Management9%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree39%
    High school diploma or GED30%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year30%
    1-2 years30%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    LEGO
    Sports Direct
    TK Maxx
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years67%
    1-2 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 851 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Ilford

Last updated: 22 Oct 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £33,175 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,695 – £34,724 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior sales associate

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsTechnical AptitudeCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionCleaning and Sanitation Experience
  • Seasonal Sales Associate

    Dagenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicencePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceServingManagementTeam ManagementCustomer Service
  • Retail Associate

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationBTECPrevent Duty Guidance

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServicePublic RelationsFundraisingGraphic DesignAdobe Photoshop
  • Retail Sales Assistant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementFirst Aid CertificationHost/Hostess ExperienceBasic MathsHeavy Lifting
  • Retail Sales Assistant

    East London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceMathsGCSEEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsRail Transport ExperienceSafe Systems of Work (SSOW)Risk AnalysisRisk AssessmentSafety Toolbox Talks
  • SALES & INVENTORY ASSOCIATE

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Customer AcquisitionLeadershipInventory ControlCoachingAccount ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite

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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, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for retail sales associates?

Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, English and Maths.

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 sales assistant, SALES & INVENTORY ASSOCIATE and seasonal sales associate.

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 Ilford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most retail sales associates have 5 years of professional experience.

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