Sales Assistant

A Sales Assistant plays a key role in retail environments by providing excellent customer service, assisting customers with product selection, and handling transactions at the point of sale. They help maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the store, restock shelves, and ensure inventory is well-organized.

Sales Assistants often answer customer queries, resolve complaints, and may be involved in promotional activities to boost sales. Strong communication skills, a friendly attitude, and the ability to work well in a team are essential for success in this role.

Sales Assistants are often the face of the brand and contribute significantly to customer satisfaction and store performance.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $41,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a sales assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIR20216

Certificate II in Retail Services
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $4,330
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Customer Service Representative Cashier
Visual Merchandiser Sales Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Assistant Customer Service Representative Cashier Visual Merchandiser Sales Assistant + 2 more
SHB20216

Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $5,785
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant
Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Receptionist Sales Assistant Hairdressing Assistant Therapy Assistant + 2 more
CPP31519

Certificate III in Real Estate Practice
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $1,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Receptionist Real Estate Agent Assistant Office Assistant
Real Estate Assistant Sales Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Real Estate Receptionist Real Estate Agent Assistant Office Assistant Real Estate Assistant Sales Assistant + 2 more
AUR30520

Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $19,793
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic Service Technician Electrical Technician
Parts Interpreter Sales Assistant Small Engine Mechanic
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Marine Mechanic Service Technician Electrical Technician Parts Interpreter Sales Assistant Small Engine Mechanic + 3 more
10985NAT

Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages
Blended
4 months
$4,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Trainee Retail Assistant Sales Assistant
Receptionist Library Assistant Childcare Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Trainee Retail Assistant Sales Assistant Receptionist Library Assistant Childcare Assistant + 3 more
11140NAT

Certificate II in Skills for Education Training and Employment Pathways
On Campus
12 months
$4,015
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Community Support Worker Retail Assistant
Sales Assistant Barista Warehouse Assistant General Labourer Trade Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intern Community Support Worker Retail Assistant Sales Assistant Barista Warehouse Assistant General Labourer Trade Assistant + 5 more
10728NAT

Certificate II in Spoken and Written English
On Campus
4 - 18 months
$0 - $5,980
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Officer Retail Assistant Sales Assistant
General Labourer Community Support Worker Security Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Officer Retail Assistant Sales Assistant General Labourer Community Support Worker Security Officer + 3 more
AHC31120

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Nursery Production)
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nursery Worker Horticulturalist
Plant Propagator Sales Assistant Irrigation Technician Field Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nursery Worker Horticulturalist Plant Propagator Sales Assistant Irrigation Technician Field Assistant + 4 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio & Podcasting)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podcaster Radio Presenter Radio Producer
Broadcast Technician Content Creator Digital Producer Radio Broadcaster Sales Assistant Scriptwriter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Podcaster Radio Presenter Radio Producer Broadcast Technician Content Creator Digital Producer Radio Broadcaster Sales Assistant Scriptwriter + 6 more

Restricted Sales Registration (WA)
Online
6 months
$700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Consultant Buyer’s Agent Sales Representative
Sales Assistant Real Estate Agent Assistant New Home Sales Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Consultant Buyer’s Agent Sales Representative Sales Assistant Real Estate Agent Assistant New Home Sales Consultant + 3 more
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