Retail Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Retail Sales Consultant jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in consumer electronics, wireless telecommunications, home improvement retail, and financial services across the Chicago metro, Rockford, and Springfield. Major employers with a lasting Illinois presence include T-Mobile, Best Buy, and Northwestern Mutual, all of which maintain significant retail and advisory operations throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties are wireless and device sales, insurance and financial product consulting, and home services retail. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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It’s time to take your sales career to the next level. Every day, you’ll be at the center of it all. Your goal? Create meaningful connections with every customer with your personalized sales expertise. Meeting sales targets and earning your commission happens with the power of AT&T’s full suite of products at your fingertips – the latest devices and personalized services that bring friends, families, and communities closer together.
Let’s talk about what to expect:
- On the sales floor, you’ll use a consultative sales approach, guiding customers through their options; this is where your drive and passion for helping people will really shine.
- You’ll be a part of the community through events, filling online orders, and making outbound calls to existing and potential customers.
- You’ll work a schedule between 9 am-9 pm, including weekends, so you can be there when our customers need us. Monthly seniority-based schedules are available 2 weeks in advance.
- This is a fast-paced environment; being flexible and open to change will help you stay current with evolving tech and all the ways we work to meet customers’ needs.
- Prior retail or customer-facing sales experience is a plus. No sales experience? We’ll provide you with the tools, training, and coaching you need to meet and exceed your goals!
Our new Retail Sales Consultant’s earn between $47,500 to $75,000, including hourly rate and our uncapped commission opportunities for our top sellers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. Salary range is dependent on if all sales goals are met and/or exceeded.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions, bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year). At least 6 company-designated holidays and additional PTO (based on the bargaining group to which you are hired).
- Sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short-term and long-term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available), and AT&T phone
If you are considering jobs like Wireless Sales Consultant, Retail Associate, Retail Sales Associate, or Retail Team Member, this career move would be a great fit!
At AT&T, the safety of our employees and customers remains our top priority. We are committed to following all protective and safe-distancing guidelines required by local & state authorities in response to COVID-19.
Ready to join our sales team? Apply today.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Retail Sales Consultant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Prime Communications15

- AT&T10

- Comcast9

- Sun Com Mobile7

- L'Oréal2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail sales consultant jobs across Illinois.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Illinois retail employers
- One or more years of customer-facing sales or retail experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed individual sales quotas consistently
- Strong product knowledge in employer's category, such as wireless, electronics, or financial products
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and Illinois retail peak seasons
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic CRM or sales tracking tools
Retail Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a retail sales consultant in Illinois?
Most retail sales consultant roles in Illinois require a high school diploma and are filled through direct employer hiring with on-the-job training provided. There is no state-issued license specific to the general retail sales consultant title, though consultants selling insurance or financial products must obtain an Illinois Department of Insurance producer license or a FINRA-recognized securities registration before advising clients. For most consumer retail roles, a strong sales history and product familiarity are the primary qualifications Illinois employers screen for.
Which companies hire retail sales consultants in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring retail sales consultants in Illinois include Prime Communications, AT&T, and Comcast, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense suburban retail corridors around Chicago, particularly in DuPage and Lake counties, mean that national chains and regional financial services firms both maintain high ongoing hiring volume for this role.
Which Illinois cities have the most retail sales consultant jobs?
The Illinois cities with the most retail sales consultant openings are Chicago, Aurora, and Gurnee. Chicago drives the largest share because of its concentration of flagship retail stores, wireless carrier locations, and financial services branch offices, while suburban hubs like Schaumburg and Naperville support high volumes tied to large shopping centers and corporate campus retail operations in the Chicago metro fringe.
Are there remote retail sales consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Retail sales consultant work is predominantly on-site because it centers on in-person customer interaction, product demonstrations, and point-of-sale transactions. About 0% of retail sales consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in financial product consulting, insurance sales, or inside sales roles where the client relationship can be managed by phone or video.
How can I get hired as a retail sales consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to wireless carrier retail locations or big-box consumer electronics stores in the Chicago metro, which regularly run paid training programs for candidates without prior sales experience. T-Mobile and Best Buy both operate associate-level retail programs in Illinois that onboard entry-level candidates and provide structured product training. Candidates who complete an Illinois community college business or communications certificate, or who transfer from a customer service or cashier role at a large Illinois retailer, consistently gain an edge in screening.
Where can I find and apply to retail sales consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to retail sales consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings for this role. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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