Sales Assistants for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Target
Mens Wearhouse
Dillard’s
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $68,822 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,059 – $83,010 yearly
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Store Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSales Associate
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSales Associate/Special Merchandise Expert
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationLift TruckSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementGrillingKitchen GrillsSales Coordinator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipPro Sales Specialist
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSkills
Loan Officer ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLoan OriginationSales Lead
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseACLSAssistant Manager ExperienceSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipManagement
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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 90 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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for sales assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for sales assistants include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
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, store manager and customer tour specialist/sales 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 Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 16 years of professional experience.
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