Sales-Assistants for hire in Basildon

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    3,488

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management8%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED59%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years40%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Asda
    Advante
    Astute Ltd
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    Less than a year29%
    2-5 years14%

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Last updated: 2 Oct 2026

Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basildon: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £34,162 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Trade Sales Assistant

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceEnglishSales
  • Team Leader

    Wickford

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyNVQMakeup ApplicationMaths

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam Management
  • Trade counter assistant

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsStore ManagementRetail Management
  • Assistant Branch Manager

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidDriving LicenceForklift Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDriving
  • Customer Service Planner

    Stanford-le-Hope

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Post Office Clerk/ Sales Assistant

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceCustomer ServiceCleaningCoffee ExperienceBarista Coffee Making

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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: communication skills, time management and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for sales-assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for sales-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: post office clerk/ sales assistant, factory operative and trade 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 14 years of professional experience.

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