Sales Executives for hire in Wakefield

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    1,000

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Sales
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    64%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Maximus UK
    • Cox Automotive
    • Howdens
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    71%
    Less than a year
    29%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £30,977 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £51,836 yearly
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  • Complaints Advisor

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal TrainingLevel 3 in Personal Training

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Senior Contracts Coordinator

    Ossett

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationHealth and Safety Experience

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementProject Progress TrackingProgress Tracking
  • Sales Assistant

    Normanton

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingCoachingSports Coaching
  • Sales Executive

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceSalesRetail SalesBar ServiceBartending
  • Head Business Development Manager

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipNegotiationGreekSalesBusiness Development
  • Sales Executive

    Dewsbury

    Licenses & certifications

    NumeracyCategory C LicenceNVQCategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    B2B SalesLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementLead GenerationSales

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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: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to sales executives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: head business development manager, senior contracts coordinator and field sales 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 Wakefield, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most sales executives have 13 years of professional experience.

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