Sales Executives for hire in Edinburgh
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Sales
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 43%
- High school diploma or GED
- 23%
- Master's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
NAPA Auto Parts
Pizza hut
Verisure
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,937 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £60,474 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Sales Executive
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicencePersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSales AdministrationITSalesOutbound SalesParts Advisor
Dalkeith
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkCoachingFirst Aid CertificationTeam Sports CoachingLevel 2 in Customer ServiceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsQuickbooksCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship ManagementSales
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Six SigmaProject Management MethodologySkills
SalesOutside SalesField Sales ExperienceDirect SalesCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSales
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceClient Relationship DevelopmentField Sales Executive
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OutlookEmail SoftwareDeputy Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFinancial Conduct AuthorityDriving LicenceSalesPersonal LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceJoineryPower ToolsHand Tools
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What's the average time to fill a sales executive role?
The average time to fill a sales executive role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sales executives tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales executive include: communication skills, sales and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for sales executives?
Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: First Aid Certification, Personal Licence and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to sales executives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: sales, restaurant manager and field sales executive.
What level of education is common for a sales executive?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a sales executive in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales executive?
Most sales executives have 18 years of professional experience.
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