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Customer Service 9%
Serving 9%
Sales 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 38%
Bachelor's degree 30%
Master's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 18%
3-5 years 36%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 28%
1-2 years 24%
2-5 years 48%

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Last updated: Jul. 10, 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in CA: $57,479 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,893$78,675 yearly

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Retail Sales Associate

Calgary, Alberta

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationProserve

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipMathWriting SkillsSalesRetail Sales

Retail Sales Associate

Trail, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

Class 5 LicenceBookkeepingDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceCash HandlingDrywallPower ToolsElectrical ExperienceCarpentry

Barista/Sales Associate

Toronto, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

Retail SalesSalesCustomer ServiceServingBarista ExperienceFood Industry

Retail Sales Associate

Surrey, British Columbia

Licenses & certifications

FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Retail SalesSalesMerchandisingCashieringCustomer ServiceServing

Retail Sales Supervisor

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Licenses & certifications

WHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

Skills

Customer ServiceServingOrganizational SkillsCash HandlingPOSTraining & Development

Cashier/Sales Associate

Ottawa, Ontario

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence

Skills

CashieringFood ServiceServingKitchen ExperienceSalesCash Handling

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What's the average time to fill a retail sales associate role?

The average time to fill a retail sales associate role is 39 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do retail sales associates tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a retail sales associate include: customer service, serving and sales.

What licenses or certifications are common for a retail sales associate?

Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: Driving Licence, Driving and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to retail sales associates?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to retail sales associates include: cashier/sales associate, retail sales supervisor and barista/sales associate.

What level of education is common for a retail sales associate?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a retail sales associate in Canada, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a retail sales associate?

Most retail sales associates have 4 years of professional experience.

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