Retail Sales Associates for hire in Nanaimo, BC

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  • Most popular skills

    Sales
    9%
    Customer Service
    8%
    Cash Handling
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Value Village
    • Lush Cosmetics
    • Spirit Halloween
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    2-5 years
    50%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,000 profiles for Retail Sales Associates in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026

Retail Sales Associate: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $61,820 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,872 – $70,941 yearly

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  • Retail Sale Associate

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid Protocols

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSalesRetail SalesCashieringPoint-Of-Sale Transaction ManagementCash Handling
  • Sales Associate - Retail Ready Present

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

    Skills

    POSMerchandisingSalesRetail SalesCashieringPoint-Of-Sale Transaction Management
  • Sales Associate

    Lantzville, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServicePOSCash HandlingSchedule Management
  • Eye Care Consultant

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeSmart Serve

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsServingSalesRetail Sales
  • Accounting Assistant/Deal Poster

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeBookkeepingServing IT RightCertified Bookkeeper

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCashieringBookkeepingAccounting
  • Sales Associate

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationNVCICPRDriving LicenceCPR Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with Disabilities

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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 38 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: sales, customer service and cash handling.

What licenses or certifications are common for retail sales associates?

Common licenses or certifications for retail sales associates include: First Aid Certification, Foodsafe and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.

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: sales associate, sales professional and retail sale 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 Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most retail sales associates have 10 years of professional experience.

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