Sales-Assistants for hire in Reading
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED63%Vocational or technical training13%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years14%3-5 years14%Current company
ACES organisationACI Group LtdAdecco
Time at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years22%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: 5 Sept 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £29,741 yearly
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Operations Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationConflict ManagementManagementFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCounter Assistant Dispenser
Reading
Licenses & certifications
TelecommunicationCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceTypingSkills
Phone EtiquetteCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceData ManagementCustomer InteractionEmail SoftwareSr Project Control Coordinator (Operations and Governance)
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Change ManagementAgileLeanSix SigmaPRINCE2 MethodologyPRINCE2 Certification+2 moreSkills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareSales Surveyor
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationForkliftCategory C LicenceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationReach Truck+6 moreSkills
Business DevelopmentAccount ManagementNeeds-Based SellingSolution Selling ApproachConsultative SellingSalesRisk Management Advisor/Sales Support Administrator
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismHotel ExperienceCustomer ServiceHotel and Accommodations ExperienceNegotiationTeaching+2 moreSkills
Hosting ExperienceGuest Greeting in Food ServiceNegotiationCustomer ServiceTeachingITOperations Coordinator
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceCategory B Auto LicenceSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSalesHospitalityGreeting and Seating Guests
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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 a sales assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for sales-assistants include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to sales-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales-assistants include: counter assistant dispenser, operations manager and sr project control coordinator (operations and governance).
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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales-assistants have 17 years of professional experience.
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