Meaning of the word "sales assistant" in English

What does "sales assistant" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sales assistant

US /ˈseɪlz əˌsɪstənt/
UK /ˈseɪlz əˌsɪstənt/

Noun

a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or store

Example:
The sales assistant helped me find the right size.
She works as a sales assistant at a clothing store.