Sales Executives for hire in Edinburgh

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    2,136

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Sales
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    1-2 years
    10%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
    • Pizza hut
    • Acosta
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,025 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £60,150 yearly
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  • Senior Sales Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsB2B SalesTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSales
  • Sales Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicencePersonal Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSales AdministrationITSalesOutbound Sales
  • Sales

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Six SigmaProject Management Methodology

    Skills

    SalesOutside SalesField Sales ExperienceDirect SalesCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Sales

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer ServiceClient Relationship Development
  • SALES EXECUTIVE

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceMathsEnglish

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTime ManagementSalesNegotiationCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship Management
  • Field Sales Executive

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OutlookEmail Software

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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 72 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: Personal Licence, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to sales executives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: sales, field sales executive and sales executive.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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