Retail Sales Associates for hire in Peterborough

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    1,000

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  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service
    11%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    64%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Vocational or technical training
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    30%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Jd sports
    • Swarovski
    • John Lewis & Partners
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    57%
    2-5 years
    43%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Peterborough: £33,161 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,415 – £36,156 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Retail

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Sales Associate

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Banking

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSwimmingDrivingServing
  • Sales Assistant/ Key holder/ VM helper

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationManual HandlingTime ManagementOrganisational Skills
  • Sales Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSalesSales ManagementCash HandlingFood PreparationInventory Control
  • Retail Assistant

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    POSFirst Aid CertificationSIAMicrosoft Office SuiteFood Hygiene CertificateMicrosoft Office+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementRetail Payment Processing SystemsInventory ControlCustomer ServiceMerchandisingProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Sales Representative

    Peterborough

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationSalesNegotiation

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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: First Aid Certification, Food Hygiene Certificate and Driving Licence.

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 associate and retail.

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 Peterborough, 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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