Sales Executives for hire in Edinburgh

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    2,237

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Communication Skills8%
    Sales8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree38%
    Master's degree21%
    Vocational or technical training21%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Beer52
    Aberdeen Standard Investments
    Adecco-amazon
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,192 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£60,143 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

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    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

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    Skills

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    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

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    Skills

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  • Sales Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

    Skills

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  • Ventilation Technician

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsLeadershipSalesSales SupportTime Management
  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

    Skills

    SalesNegotiationCommunication Skills
  • Solar Sales Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    Cost ControlRestaurant ManagementBar ManagementTeam ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

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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 69 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: customer service, communication skills and sales.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales executive?

Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Alzheimer's Care.

What are some job titles related to sales executives?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: executive sales representative, housing assistant and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE.

What level of education is common for a sales executive?

Bachelor's degree 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 22 years of professional experience.

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