Sales - Wireless Specialist - Effingham, IL

Russell Cellular Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commissions

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Inc. 5000 recognition

Employee assistance program

Same day pay

Growth opportunities

Verizon discounts

Incentives

Community involvement

Job summary

Russell Cellular, a Verizon Authorized Retailer, is hiring a Wireless Sales Specialist in Effingham, IL. You will build relationships, assess customer needs, and provide tailored wireless solutions while delivering outstanding service.

The position offers a base pay of $15.00 per hour with uncapped commission potential; the average with commission is about $20.00 per hour, plus benefits and opportunities for growth within a fast-growing network.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with a diverse customer base.
• Motivation to learn and excel in retail sales.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate retail sales of wireless devices and services to the public while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Create additional sales opportunities through campaigns and community involvement events.
• Contact current customers for follow-up sales opportunities and build ongoing relationships.
• Develop knowledge of Russell Cellular products and services; demonstrate equipment capabilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales aptitude

Job description

Sales - Wireless Specialist - Effingham, IL

Effingham, IL 62401, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Why Russell Cellular?

The pay for the position includes a base rate of $15.00 per hour plus uncapped commission potential. The average with commission is $20.00 per hour with the opportunity to make more.

• Unlimited Commissions
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid sick days and company holidays
• Employer matched 401K
• Listed in Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 9 consecutive years and inducted into the Inc. Hall of Fame in 2018
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 750+ locations in 43 states employing 2,600+ employees
• Verizon discounts, sales contests, and incentives
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Community involvement opportunities
• Same day pay options
• Amazing company culture

What will you do in your role?

You will get to know your customers and to discover their needs. You will provide them with individualized customer service in order to equip them with the wireless products and services they need. As a Wireless Sales Representative, you will practice Russell Cellular’s core values of Integrity, Expertise, Initiative and Service and will live out our brand foundation of Care for Every Person with your team, customers and members of the communities in which we do business. If you're self-motivated and interested in a career in retail sales, if you are looking for an opportunity for growth and financial stability, then you need to consider being a Wireless Specialist for Russell Cellular, a Verizon Authorized Retailer.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate retail sales of cellular phones, tablets, watches and other devices along with wireless services to the general public while demonstrating outstanding customer service
• Create additional sales opportunities through creative marketing campaigns in cooperation with the Marketing Department and community involvement events
• Contact current customers via phone for additional sales opportunities
• Develop continuous and up-to-date knowledge of Russell Cellular and wireless products and services; demonstrate equipment capabilities
• Handle daily store operations such as opening/closing, inventory control, cash management, and various office/administrative duties
• Develop and monitor action plans for the accomplishment of daily/month sales goals

Job requirements

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills; ability to build relationships and adapt to a diverse customer base is desired
• Motivation and an inner drive to learn, grow, and excel
• A knack for technology and the ability to learn wireless quickly
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as need be
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Open availability during store hours

Russell Cellular is a Verizon Authorized Retailer that has been in business since 1993. We are a part of Verizon's Major program and were awarded Verizon Wireless Partner of the Year for 2018. With over 750+ locations, across 43 states, and 2,600+ team members, our mission is to provide the best wireless experience to every customer, every time. As you will be the face of our team, we will offer you uncapped earning potential and opportunities for advancement.

Come and join us and be a part of the Russell Cellular success!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Russell Cellular is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Russell Cellular makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.