Retail Sales Consultant Jobs in New York
Retail Sales Consultant jobs in New York sit in one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across luxury retail, consumer electronics, financial products, and high-end apparel, with openings at every level from entry-level floor associate to senior relationship-focused consultant. The heaviest hiring happens in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where established employers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and Macy's maintain large retail footprints. The most in-demand specialties are wireless and technology sales, financial services consulting, and luxury goods. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!
We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!
Job Summary
Optimum wants enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven individuals who want to reshape the way people connect. As a Retail Sales Consultant, you will be part of one of the largest sales channels in the company! Your dynamic personality will forge powerful connections with our customers, while exceeding sales targets, and delivering an unparalleled partner and customer experience.
As a valued member of the Optimum Retail team, you will leverage your individualistic personality to become an in-store brand ambassador that focuses on selling our industry-leading connectivity solutions while creating lifelong customers by delivering an exceptional customer service experience!
Our culture of excellence provides a pathway to success as your leaders, and peers, will support your personal and professional growth by cultivating the skills needed to achieve and sales targets, allowing you to be a successful earner in Optimum’s lucrative compensation plan.
Responsibilities
- Connection builder: Your communication skills will be the magic that bridges the digital divide. You will be the first point of contact for our customers, and it's your responsibility to create a positive and welcoming environment. Engage with customers, listen attentively to their needs, and provide personalized guidance to help them find the right products and services.
- Store Expert: As a product expert, you will have a deep understanding of our products and services. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the telecommunications/mobile industry. This knowledge will enable you to educate customers about different options available and recommend the best solutions to meet their specific needs.
- Problem Solver: Assist customers with billing and service-related questions, ensuring they have a clear understanding of their accounts. Process payments, exchanges, and equipment issues efficiently and accurately. Troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Brand Ambassador: As the local face of our Company, you will embody the Optimum brand. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm in all customer interactions. Represent our company values and create a lasting impression that reflects positively on our brand.
- Team Builder: Work closely with your colleagues to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Share knowledge, assist with complex inquiries, and provide backup support when needed. Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment that contributes to overall customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
- A minimum of one year of retail selling experience.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivator with a knack for working independently.
- Proficient computer and technical skills, that help support the best customer solutions.
- For some locations, the ability to travel to other stores within 35 miles may be required and will be discussed upon interview
- Physical Abilities: Standing for prolonged periods is part of this role; potential for lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work full time and weekends as necessary.
At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.
This role is in a collective bargaining relationship without an agreement.
Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $33,696.00 - $55,357.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!
We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!
Job Summary
Optimum wants enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven individuals who want to reshape the way people connect. As a Retail Sales Consultant, you will be part of one of the largest sales channels in the company! Your dynamic personality will forge powerful connections with our customers, while exceeding sales targets, and delivering an unparalleled partner and customer experience.
As a valued member of the Optimum Retail team, you will leverage your individualistic personality to become an in-store brand ambassador that focuses on selling our industry-leading connectivity solutions while creating lifelong customers by delivering an exceptional customer service experience!
Our culture of excellence provides a pathway to success as your leaders, and peers, will support your personal and professional growth by cultivating the skills needed to achieve and sales targets, allowing you to be a successful earner in Optimum’s lucrative compensation plan.
Responsibilities
- Connection builder: Your communication skills will be the magic that bridges the digital divide. You will be the first point of contact for our customers, and it's your responsibility to create a positive and welcoming environment. Engage with customers, listen attentively to their needs, and provide personalized guidance to help them find the right products and services.
- Store Expert: As a product expert, you will have a deep understanding of our products and services. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the telecommunications/mobile industry. This knowledge will enable you to educate customers about different options available and recommend the best solutions to meet their specific needs.
- Problem Solver: Assist customers with billing and service-related questions, ensuring they have a clear understanding of their accounts. Process payments, exchanges, and equipment issues efficiently and accurately. Troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Brand Ambassador: As the local face of our Company, you will embody the Optimum brand. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm in all customer interactions. Represent our company values and create a lasting impression that reflects positively on our brand.
- Team Builder: Work closely with your colleagues to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Share knowledge, assist with complex inquiries, and provide backup support when needed. Foster a supportive and collaborative team environment that contributes to overall customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
- A minimum of one year of retail selling experience.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivator with a knack for working independently.
- Proficient computer and technical skills, that help support the best customer solutions.
- For some locations, the ability to travel to other stores within 35 miles may be required and will be discussed upon interview
- Physical Abilities: Standing for prolonged periods is part of this role; potential for lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work full time and weekends as necessary.
At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.
This role is in a collective bargaining relationship without an agreement.
Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $33,696.00 - $55,357.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Retail Sales Consultant Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AT&T19
- Prime Communications13
- Optimum8
- Ethan Allen3
- Infosys2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail sales consultant jobs across New York.
- Proven experience in consultative retail sales or a customer-facing sales role
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage diverse New York customers
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and retail inventory management software
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed individual sales targets and team quotas
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Ability to work flexible retail schedules including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Retail Sales Consultant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a retail sales consultant in New York?
Most retail sales consultant roles in New York require no state-issued license, though specific product areas carry their own requirements. Consultants selling financial products or insurance need licensing through the New York State Department of Financial Services. For general retail, employers expect a high school diploma or equivalent, and many prefer candidates with completed associate or bachelor's programs in business, marketing, or communications. A background in customer service or a related sales role is the most direct path to getting hired.
Which companies hire retail sales consultants in New York?
Employers hiring retail sales consultants in New York right now include AT&T, Prime Communications, and Optimum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's dense urban retail environment and strong telecommunications and financial services sectors consistently produce some of the deepest hiring volumes in the country for this role.
Which New York cities have the most retail sales consultant jobs?
New York, Brewster, and Brooklyn lead for retail sales consultant openings in New York. New York City dominates by volume because of its concentration of flagship stores, wireless carrier showrooms, and financial services branches, while Buffalo and Albany generate steady demand from regional retail chains, telecom providers, and insurance firms serving large upstate populations.
Are there remote retail sales consultant jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of retail sales consultant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally in-person nature of floor-based retail. The portions of the role most likely to be remote or hybrid are inside sales, phone-based customer consultations, and certain financial services or insurance product roles where the consultation happens virtually.
How can I get hired as a retail sales consultant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to associate or sales trainee programs run by large New York telecom retailers and department stores, which hire candidates without prior sales backgrounds and provide structured product training. Employers like Verizon and T-Mobile regularly onboard entry-level consultants at their New York City and upstate locations. A background in food service, hospitality, or any customer-facing role at a New York retailer is treated as relevant experience. Completing a short retail sales or customer service certification also strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to retail sales consultant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to retail sales consultant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your experience level and target location, then apply directly to the listings that match. No account is needed to see or apply to the openings.
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