Retail Sales Associates for hire in Wakefield

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 Wakefield to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service8%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Three UK
    Co-op
    Primark
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year40%
    1-2 years40%
    More than 5 years20%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £33,995 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £30,516 – £37,871 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Retail Sales Associate

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceBarista Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSales SupportSalesCustomer Service
  • Retail Assistant

    West Yorkshire

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCashing up (Food Service)Cash HandlingInventory Control
  • Warehouse Operative

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Computer LiteracyTeachingReiki ServicesComputer SkillsEnergy Balancing Therapy

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsPhone Etiquette
  • retail assistant

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationChild SafeguardingFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementRetail Payment Processing SystemsInventory ControlVisual MerchandisingCustomer Service
  • Sales Assistant

    Normanton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingCoachingSports Coaching
  • Retail Assistant

    Normanton

    Licenses & certifications

    European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareDecision Making

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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 organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for retail sales associates?

Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, Level 2 in Health & Social Care and First Aid Certification.

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, sales assistant and retail 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most retail sales associates have 4 years of professional experience.

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