Sales Executives for hire in Preston

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    8%
    Sales
    8%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Arnold Clark
    • Convergys
    • Red Bull
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    2-5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £30,148 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £58,329 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • New & Used Car Sales Executive

    Walton le Dale

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSAbrasive Wheels CertificateCSCS Skilled WorkerHand ToolsCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSalesAutomotive Sales Experience
  • Store Manager

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetyLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista Experience
  • Field Sales Executive

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Maths

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsWarehouse Experience
  • Direct Sales Representative

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    CSSHTML

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSalesSales PipelineNegotiationClient Relationship ManagementClient Engagement
  • Senior Sales Executive

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    British Sign Language

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSalesAutomotive Sales ExperienceMotor Vehicle Sales ExperienceNew Vehicle SalesClient Engagement
  • Utilities Operative

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Plumbing and Gas Engineering ExperienceNegotiationSales

    Skills

    B2B SalesSalesBusiness DevelopmentB2BLead GenerationProspecting

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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 customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for sales executives?

Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Level 2 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: senior support worker, store manager and litigation executive.

What level of education is common for a sales executive?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales executive in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sales executives have 10 years of professional experience.

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