Sales Assistants for hire in Sunderland
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3,576
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
- Master's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Specsavers
HMRC
JD Sports
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,576 profiles for Sales Assistants in Sunderland
Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £32,993 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,625 – £33,364 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDrivingSales Executive
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
LeanOrganisational SkillsSkills
Customer SupportCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsContract Renewal SupportBusiness Sales Advisor (Inbound & Outbound)
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
NumeracyBTECOCRMathsSkills
Customer AcquisitionB2B SalesPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsBusiness to Business Sales Advisor
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
HGV LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Category CE LicenceSkills
HGV LicenceOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCategory CE LicenceDriving LicenceLead Generator
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
HACCPSkills
Organisational SkillsCash HandlingSalesRetail SalesMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeRetail Sales Assistant
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
ITSkills
SalesCustomer ServiceCash HandlingMopsMoppingDusting
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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 NVQ.
What are some job titles related to sales assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales assistants include: retail sales assistant, supervisor retail and field sales executive.
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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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