Retail Sales Associate

Jonathan Wesley Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses

Commission

Paid training

Mentorship

Telemedicine health benefit

Retirement option

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Networking and professional developm

Job summary

Jonathan Wesley Inc is hiring a Retail Sales Associate to join the Chicagoland team. You will work face-to-face with customers inside retail locations and at local events, serving promotions and service options while building your sales career.

No prior experience is required; hands-on training, daily coaching, and ongoing mentorship are provided to help you grow in a fast-paced environment focused on customer acquisition and team success.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; hands-on training provided.
• Strong communication and people skills are required.
• Ability to work in retail and event environments.
• Reliable transportation for local event travel.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers in retail stores and event settings.
• Present current promotions and service options clearly.
• Drive new customer enrollments and hit weekly sales targets.
• Build rapport and deliver a strong customer experience.
• Answer questions, handle objections, and close sales professionally.
• Track customer interactions and sales using CRM systems (Salesforce or similar).
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to improve performance.
• Represent client brands with professionalism and energy.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Sales interest

Customer service

Retail & events

Transportation

Coachable attitude

Growth mindset

Education

College degree

Job description

Job Description

$800-$1,200/week average earnings

Weekly pay + bonuses + commission

Full-time | Flexible Schedule

We are hiring a Retail Sales Associate to join our growing team in the Chicagoland market. This role combines retail sales and event-based marketing, working face to face with customers inside high-traffic retail locations and at local events. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, interacting with people, and building your sales career from the ground up, this is a great opportunity to get started.

No prior experience is required. We provide hands‑on training, daily coaching, and ongoing mentorship

What You'll Do

• Engage directly with customers in retail stores and event settings


• Present current promotions and service options in a clear, confident way


• Drive new customer enrollments and hit weekly sales targets


• Build rapport and deliver a strong customer experience


• Answer questions, handle objections, and close sales professionally


• Track customer interactions and sales using CRM systems (Salesforce or similar)


• Collaborate with team members and leadership to improve performance


• Represent client brands with professionalism and energy

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and people skills


• Positive, competitive, and goal-oriented mindset


• Interest in sales, marketing, or customer service


• Ability to work in a retail and event-based environment


• Reliable transportation for local travel to events


• Coachable attitude with a desire to grow


• College degree

Compensation & Perks

• Hourly pay and commission (paid weekly)


• Performance bonuses and incentives


• Paid training and ongoing mentorship


• Telemedicine health benefit, retirement option, and paid time off


• Opportunities for travel and team events


• Access to networking and professional development

Why Join Us

This is more than just a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in sales and business development. You'll gain real-world experience in retail sales, event marketing, customer acquisition, and leadership development while working in a team-driven, high-energy environment.

Company Description

Founded in 2003, Jonathan Wesley Inc is a premier marketing firm that continues to expand nationwide, offering marketing consulting services to large corporations. With approximately 43 satellite locations nationwide, our goal is to grow 50% in size every year moving forward. We attribute this tremendous growth to two ideals. The first is our innovative marketing and sales strategies. The second is our underlying value of caring for the security, growth, and well being of our employees.