Sales Assistants for hire in Wakefield

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    3,694

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Sales6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED60%
    Vocational or technical training18%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years12%
  • Current company

    Pandora
    Sainsbury’s
    Big Motoring World
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years43%

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Last updated: 27 Jul 2026

Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £32,835 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £31,750£33,957 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Business Development Executive

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeNVQHistory

    Skills

    SalesAccount ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCRM SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointCustomer Service
  • Sales Support Assistant

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementSales Support
  • Senior Sales Controller

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceFundraising

    Skills

    LeadershipNegotiationSalesChange ManagementCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Sales Administrator

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFront Desk

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceERP SystemsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • PNC Operator

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelPhotographyAdobe PhotoshopBarista Experience
  • Administrator / Front of House Receptionist/ Help Desk (Voluntary)

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    CLAiT

    Skills

    Customer ServiceFront DeskHelp DeskBankingMerchandisingUpselling

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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: customer service, communication skills and sales.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales assistant?

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: sales advisor, PNC operator and customer 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sales assistants have 11 years of professional experience.

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