Sales Assistant Salary in London
£18K
20% Low Band Avg
GBP £19K
Average
£22K
80% High Band Avg
- Bonus: 566
- Commission: 3,267
Salaries based on experience level
The Average Entry Level salary of Sales Assistant in London is GBP £17K/yr, this salary increases 29% to £22K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.
From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 30% from £22K/yr to £29K/yr.
Salary Compared to United Kingdom National Average Salary
- Sales Assistant in London Salary
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- Sales Assistant in United Kingdom Salary
The Average Salary of Sales Assistant in London is £19K/yr. This is +25% higher (£4,018) compared to United Kingdom national average salary of £15K/yr.
Salary Compared to London City Average Salary
- Sales Assistant in London Salary
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- London City Average Salary
The Average Salary of Sales Assistant in London is -48% lower (-18,736) than the average salary for the city of London £38K/yr.
Sales Assistant job description
Job Title: Sales Assistant
Overview/Summary of the Role:
Sales Assistant works closely with the sales team to provide support with administrative and technical tasks. The primary role of a sales assistant is to ensure customer satisfaction by processing orders, handling customer queries, and coordinating with different departments. Sales Assistant plays a vital role in building a customer base by developing long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responding to customer queries over phone, email, and social media
- Communicating with customers about order confirmation, order tracking, and delivery status
- Processing sales orders on a daily basis and ensuring timely delivery
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of sales transactions
Sales Assistant interview questions
Interviewer: Good afternoon, thank you for coming in today. Can you please start by telling me a little bit about yourself and your experience in sales?
Candidate: Sure. I have been in sales for the past three years and have experience in both retail and corporate sales. I have always enjoyed interacting with customers and helping them find the products they need.
Interviewer: That's great to hear. Can you give me an example of a time when you had to handle a difficult customer?
Candidate: Yes, I once had a customer who was upset because the product they had received was not what they expected. I listened to their concerns and was able to offer them an exchange or refund. They ended up leaving happy with a new product.
Interviewer: Excellent conflict resolution skills! How do you prioritize your tasks when there are multiple demands on your time?
Candidate: I like to prioritize based on the urgency of the task and its level of importance. I also make a detailed to-do list to keep myself organized and ensure that everything gets done on time.