Retail-Sales-Associates for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management9%Customer Service8%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree23%Master's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Halfords Autocentre
M&S
Sunglass Hut
Time at current job
Less than a year43%More than 5 years29%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 98 profiles for Retail-Sales-Associates in Reading
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £33,423 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,850 – £36,212 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Retail Associate
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationHazmatDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyPostie
Lower Earley
Licenses & certifications
NVQLevel 2 in Customer ServiceMathsEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSalesRetail SalesCustomer Service Call HandlingCustomer Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Technical SupportITIT SupportSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft WordTechnical TroubleshootingSales Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsB2BPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteSales Associate
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
BiochemistryCommunication SkillsLaboratory ExperienceSalesRetail SalesTime ManagementTrade Counter Assistant
Tilehurst
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftLoading Shovel OperationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceClamp Truck+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementForkliftLoad & UnloadUnloading
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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, time management and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for retail-sales-associates?
Common licenses or certifications for retail-sales-associates include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
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: tesco express, scheduling manager and customer 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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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