Sales Assistants for hire in Reading
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5,477
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- Vocational or technical training
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
The Range
IBIS
ASDA
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Reading: £33,216 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,087 – £34,386 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sales Executive
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsBusiness DevelopmentCold CallingHelpdesk Assistant
Woodley
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety Regulation ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsSales Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsB2BPhone EtiquetteMicrosoft Office SuiteSales Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsFirst AidMakaton SigningCustomer ServiceSalesRetail SalesRetail Assistant
Reading
Licenses & certifications
BTECFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCash HandlingSales Liaison Manager
Reading
Licenses & certifications
NVQTypingSkills
Stakeholder LiaisonSalesSales SupportAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCold Calling
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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 sales assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for sales assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification 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: sales executive, retail assistant and sales liaison 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 Reading, 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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