Sales Assistants for hire in Northampton
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4,702
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
- Vocational or technical training
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Howdens Joinery
Screwfix
Verisure
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,702 profiles for Sales Assistants in Northampton
Last updated: 25 Oct 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Northampton: £27,891 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £37,586 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sales Assistant
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingProfessional Driving ExperienceAssistant Manager (Full Time)
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Customer ServiceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMaintenanceCash HandlingFeild Sales Executive
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Communication SkillsSales PersuasionSalesNeeds-Based SellingSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCash HandlingCleaningSales Associate
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementSales Executive (Automotive Industry)
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceRomanianEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCustomer ServiceWord ProcessingSales Assistant/Account Manager
Northampton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsSalesCustomer ServiceServingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
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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 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: retail sales assistant, sales assistant/account manager and feild sales executive.
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 Northampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 16 years of professional experience.
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