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The average salary for:

Sales Assistant
is £23,000

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The average annual salary for a Sales Assistant is £23,000. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Sales Assistant jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Sales Assistant is a front-line staff member in the retail industry responsible for providing customer assistance, facilitating sales, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

No minimum academic qualifications are required although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically provided on-the-job. Vocational qualifications in Retail Operations and relevant apprenticeships are available at various levels.

TASKS

  • Greet customers, understand their needs, and provide assistance throughout their shopping journey..
  • Acquire and maintain basic knowledge of the products or services offered..
  • Guide customers through the selection process, offering information on features, specifications, and benefits..
  • Process customer transactions accurately using the Point of Sale (POS) system..
  • Identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling related products and services..
  • Inform customers about ongoing promotions, discounts, and loyalty programs..
  • Monitor and maintain the inventory of products on the sales floor..
  • Handle returns and exchanges, following established store policies..
  • Ensure the retail area is clean, organized, and well-presented..
  • Follow security measures to prevent theft and maintain a safe shopping environment..
  • Follow store policies, procedures, and guidelines..

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

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