Sales Assistants for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Customer Service10%Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Bachelor's degree22%Vocational or technical training14%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
ASDA
CALVIN KLEIN
McColl's Retail Group
Time at current job
2-5 years57%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,379 profiles for Sales Assistants in Durham
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £32,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,370 – £33,159 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Engineering Planning Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNEBOSHDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesFacilities ManagementFacilities MaintenanceReactive Maintenance ImplementationSales / Service Advisor
Sherburn Hill
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderNVQLevel 2 in Performing Engineering OperationsForklift LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementSalesNegotiationClient Relationship ManagementLaser Therapist
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementRecord KeepingDriving LicenceSalesTravel Agent
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSales SupportDriving LicenceCustomer Relationship BuildingSales Estimator
Langley Park
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Green CardCSCS LabourerFabricationSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookWord ProcessingRetail Assistant
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
Computer LiteracyDriving LicenceComputer SkillsITSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCoffee Experience
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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 sales assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for sales assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to sales assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales assistants include: sales advisor, retail assistant and sales / service advisor.
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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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