Sales-Assistants for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills10%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years22%Current company
82 burnley roadAdam and Sons convenience storeBooker/MakroTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years20%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £33,070 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,679 – £34,521 yearly
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Welfare Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSales Representative
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Technical SupportSocial Media ManagementAccountingUIData AnalyticsCustomer Support+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsDatabasesDatabase AdministrationDatabase ManagementData Analysis SkillsSenior Health Care Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+18 moreSkills
Catheter CareCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFood HandlingSales Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Load SignallingAbrasive Wheels CertificateFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Electrical EngineeringManagementBranch Assistant
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsManagementITSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceField Sales Executive
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerNumeracyManagementMathsSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsWarehouse 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 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, organisational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sales assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for sales-assistants include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: welfare assistant, field sales executive and sales representative.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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