Retail Sales Associates for hire in Reading

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 Reading to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    48

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service10%
    Sales8%
    Communication Skills8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree34%
    High school diploma or GED34%
    Vocational or technical training16%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years19%
    3-5 years23%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    AC Power Electric
    Argos
    British Heart Foundation
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year30%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 48 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Reading

Last updated: 21 Jul 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £33,577 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,149£36,194 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Administrator

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringCertified Project ManagerGraphic DesignDriving LicenceMTA

    Skills

    MultilingualCustomer ServiceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeData Entry
  • SIA Door Supervisor

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Pivot TablesCommunication SkillsSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMicrosoft Excel

    Skills

    Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft OutlookCommunication SkillsEnglish
  • Retail Sales Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL CertificationCompTIA Security+PythonCCNA

    Skills

    Information SecurityCybersecuritySIEMIpsecFirewallComputer Networking
  • Private Truck Mechanic

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    HGV LicenceNVQDriving LicenceCategory CE Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelFront DeskRetail SalesSalesCategory CE Licence
  • Strategy Analyst

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    AgileBusiness Analysis

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsSAPSAP ERPERP Systems
  • Childminder

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    SalesMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMarketingPatient Care

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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, sales and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a retail sales associate?

Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and CCNA.

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: childminder, private truck mechanic and retail sales 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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most retail sales associates have 6 years of professional experience.

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