Sales-Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Customer Service12%Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years10%3-5 years22%Current company
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(FTC)68k holdingsTime at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years24%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £32,964 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,699 – £34,279 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sales Advisor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesCustomer ServiceDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCoachingHuman ResourcesQuality AssuranceComplaint HandlingBehaviour ManagementSales Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Load SignallingAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Electrical EngineeringManagementSales and Accounts Support
Preston
Licenses & certifications
NVQCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsTypingSkills
Time ManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative and Business Operations ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer Service Call HandlingOperations sales customer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory CE LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical ExperienceCCTVSurveillanceCar Sales Executive
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeachingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCasual Sales Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BTECCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsDriving LicenceCustomer Service
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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 a sales assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for sales-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: sales and accounts support, sales advisor and sales colleague.
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 Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales-assistants have 15 years of professional experience.
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