Sales-Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Customer Service12%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree28%Vocational or technical training16%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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2-5 years44%Less than a year33%1-2 years11%
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £32,964 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,699 – £34,279 yearly
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New & Used Car Sales Executive
Walton le Dale
Licenses & certifications
CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateCSCS Skilled WorkerHand ToolsCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesAutomotive Sales ExperienceCar Sales Executive
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeachingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSales Associate
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsProblem ManagementSalesSocial ListeningFirst AidCustomer ServiceSales Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceManual HandlingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesCustomer ServiceStore Manager
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista ExperienceInternal Sales Manager
Lea Town
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationYouth WorkChild SafeguardingCertificate in Coaching FootballSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel
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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 26 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 Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: assistant manager, assistant manager sales and store manager.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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