Sales Assistants for hire in Basildon

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    1,750

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service11%
    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    Vocational or technical training5%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year4%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    McQueens Dairies Ltd
    ALPI UK
    Basildon Market
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year32%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: 15 Jul 2026

Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basildon: £32,183 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,396£32,990 yearly

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  • Sales Agent

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate of Higher EducationMathematicsAAT

    Skills

    Retail SalesSalesCustomer ServiceData EntryMicrosoft ExcelBar Management
  • Customer Assistant

    Wickford

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicencePythonCompTIA A+

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementRetail SalesSalesEnglish
  • Cashier/Shop Assistant

    Wickford Park

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFood Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

    StockingOrganisational SkillsCash HandlingMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills
  • Support Worker-Mental Health Nhs

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFront DeskSalesSales ManagementPatient CareMedication Administration
  • Sales Assistant

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    GCSEEnglish

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSalesCash Handling
  • Operations Accountant/Finance Business Partner

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    CIMA

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsFood PreparationMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipProfit & LossFinancial Statement Preparation

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What's the average time to fill a sales assistant role?

The average time to fill a sales assistant role is 25 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do sales assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales assistant include: customer service, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for sales assistants include: Driving Licence, Food Hygiene Certificate and Microsoft Office.

What are some job titles related to sales assistants?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales assistants include: operations accountant/finance business partner, customer assistant and receptionist/sales assistant.

What level of education is common for a sales assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales assistant in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?

Most sales assistants have 12 years of professional experience.

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