Sales Assistants for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
T-Mobile
Tommy Hilfiger
Home Depot
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Sales Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $58,214 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,502 – $64,548 yearly
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Retail Sales Specialist
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSales Consultant
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct Specialist/Sales
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsRoute Sales Representative/Merchandiser
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Presentation SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSalesRetail Sales Associate
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL BSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingEquine ExperienceMerchandiser/Sales
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CClean Driving RecordElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsRoute OptimizationRoute Planning
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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, 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, merchandiser/sales and sales advisor.
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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales assistant?
Most sales assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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