Sales-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Customer Service8%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Master's degree29%Vocational or technical training20%Years of experience
3-5 years28%6-10 years28%More than 10 years28%Current company
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24/7AcostaTime at current job
2-5 years42%More than 5 years23%1-2 years19%
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Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,504 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,934 – £35,152 yearly
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Assistant Manager / Temporary Store Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygienePOSInventory ControlStaff TrainingPayrollOnboarding Coordination+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentRecruitingAssistant Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceITStore ManagementRetail ManagementSales Assistant
Loanhead
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
National 5Host/Hostess ExperienceEnglishMathsSpanishPerforming Arts ExperienceSales Advisor/Team Leader
Sighthill/Gorgie
Licenses & certifications
COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationChild SafeguardingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStockingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceELECTRICIAN
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDriving LicenceNVQGoogle SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteAssistant Store Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipTeam ManagementTeam Motivation LeadershipDecision MakingConflict ManagementInterpersonal Troubleshooting
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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, customer service and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sales assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for sales-assistants include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: store manager, assistant manager and sales 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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales-assistants have 8 years of professional experience.
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