Sales-Assistants for hire in Reading

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills10%
    Customer Service8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Vocational or technical training20%
    Master's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    H&M
    ACES organisation
    AEL Outdoor Solutions
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years39%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: 15 Aug 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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  • Sales Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response

    Skills

    Microsoft WordClient Relationship ManagementAdobe PhotoshopCustomer CommunicationMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Relationship Building
  • Sales Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationCPR

    Skills

    Food IndustryMachiningITConstruction ExperienceFood HandlingFood Safety
  • Passenger Assistant

    Woodley

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyHorticultureOCRMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipPhone EtiquetteMultilingual
  • Secretary/Administration Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Customer ServiceChildcareCare CertificateExperience Working with Children

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipWriting SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Cashier/Sales Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityConflict ManagementMathsCasino & Gaming Experience

    Skills

    Processing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Assistant Manager

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipExpense ManagementOrganisational SkillsOperations Management

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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 customer service.

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.

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, emergency care assistant and cashier/sales assistant.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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