Sales-Assistants for hire in Basildon
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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%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,488 profiles for Sales-Assistants in Basildon
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
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Trade Sales Assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceEnglishSalesTeam Leader
Wickford
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyNVQMakeup ApplicationMathsSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementTrade counter assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsStore ManagementRetail ManagementAssistant Branch Manager
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
First AidDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingCustomer Service Planner
Stanford-le-Hope
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer ServicePost Office Clerk/ Sales Assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
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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