Sales Assistants for hire in Southampton

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    6,802

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    Master's degree
    13%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    50%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Poundland
    • Asda
    • IKEA
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    40%
    More than 5 years
    40%
    2-5 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 6,802 profiles for Sales Assistants in Southampton

Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £33,305 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £32,147 – £34,504 yearly
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  • Marketing Sales Representative

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Event Management ExperienceYouth Community Project CoordinationMarketingEvent Planning AssistanceActivities Coordination ExperiencePromotional Outreach Experience+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingProcessing Cash Transactions
  • Sales Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSalesB2B Sales

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBrandingSocial Media PlatformsContent Creation
  • Health Care Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipMedication AdministrationHome CareCare Experience
  • Senior Optical Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Optical ExperienceEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOptical ExperienceOptical Dispensing ExperiencePatient CareCustomer ServiceInventory Control
  • Health Care Assistant

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsEmployee RelationsCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementCustomer Interaction
  • Operations Coordinator

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    SageComplaint HandlingSage 50 AccountingFront DeskAccounting SoftwareCustomer Relationship Management+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

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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: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Care Certificate.

What are some job titles related to sales assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales assistants include: health care assistant, UK transport/planner/project manager and sales and customer service 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 Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?

Most sales assistants have 14 years of professional experience.

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