Sales Assistants for hire in Chicago, IL
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74,154
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Nordstrom
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Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 43%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $66,458 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,458 – $85,831 yearly
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Sales Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperiencePayrollRetail Sales Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementSales Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCash HandlingSales Support Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Ads Display CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSales Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementSales Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Series 7CoachingInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipWarm CallingMathematical AptitudeCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a sales assistant role?
The average time to fill a sales assistant role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sales assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales assistant include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sales assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for sales assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to sales assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales assistants include: sales associate, SALES COORDINATOR and sales support associate.
What level of education is common for a sales assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales assistant in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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