Sales Jobs in Wauconda, IL

Ready to jump-start your career and take charge of your earning potential? At Platinum Supplemental Insurance, we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to learn, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Whether you’re a recent grad or simply seeking a fresh challenge, this is your chance to earn like a highly educated professional—our proven products and systems are your roadmap to becoming a top earner in sales. If you’re prepared to unlock your full potential, let us show you how to build a lucrative and rewarding future.

Why Join Platinum?

Four-Day Workweek

Travel Monday–Thursday to meet with farmers and small business owners, then enjoy your weekends off. Say goodbye to the daily grind and hello to a work-life balance that lets you recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Uncapped Earning Potential

This is a commission-based role, and many of our new reps earn $75,000 or more in their first year, with top performers exceeding $100,000. The sky truly is the limit when it comes to your income.

Ongoing Support & Resources

Focus on building relationships and closing deals while Platinum handles marketing, recruiting, back-office support, and customer service. You’ll also benefit from generous bonuses, annual renewal income, and luxury travel incentives for high achievers.

Cutting-Edge AI Training

Get an edge on the competition with our new AI-driven training platform. You’ll receive personalized feedback, interactive coaching, and real-time support to help you master Platinum’s proven 10-step sales system—faster and more confidently than ever before.

Your Day-to-Day

1. Travel to Your Territory: Meet potential customers (farmers, small business owners, and families) face-to-face to build trust and educate them about Platinum’s supplemental insurance solutions.

2. Leverage Our 10-Step Sales Process: Follow a time-tested system that helps you identify prospects, deliver compelling presentations, and close more sales—backed by our powerful AI training.

3. Stay Motivated & Collaborate: Work within a supportive, team-based culture that celebrates wins, shares best practices, and drives everyone to reach new heights.

What You’ll Enjoy

• High Earning Potential, No Caps: Earn based on your performance and ambition, without hitting a salary ceiling.
• Residual Income: Benefit from ongoing earnings long after closing a sale, creating a steady income stream.
• Advancement Opportunities: Rise quickly through the ranks and take on leadership roles as you prove your abilities.
• Quarterly Vacations: Earn the chance to recharge on exciting getaways with fellow top performers.
• Company Trips & Events: Enjoy travel and experiences on us—bring a significant other along, all expenses paid.
• Weekends Off: A Monday–Thursday work schedule means you get every weekend free for family time or relaxation.

Who Thrives Here

• Go-Getters: You bring the hunger, discipline, and drive needed to excel in a commission-based environment.
• Clear Communicators: You can connect with people from various backgrounds, build trust, and explain concepts in a simple, relatable way.
• Continuous Learners: You’re excited to leverage AI-based training and mentorship to refine your skills and grow quickly.
• Flexible Travelers: You’re comfortable with overnight travel Monday–Thursday and are 18+ years old.

Ready to Take the Leap?

If the idea of earning what you’re worth, mastering an innovative sales system, and enjoying a 4-day workweek excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and discover how Platinum can help you unlock a thriving career in sales.

About Platinum

Platinum Supplemental Insurance specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial futures through supplemental coverage. By bridging the gaps left by traditional health plans, Platinum’s products offer peace of mind when unexpected health issues arise. With a people-first mentality, robust training programs, and a commitment to growth, Platinum provides the ideal environment for sales professionals to excel—no matter where they’re starting from.

Join the Platinum team and see for yourself why so many have launched fulfilling, lucrative sales careers with us.

Product Manager

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match

About the Opportunity

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading organization to hire a Product Manager who will drive innovation, profitability, and strategic growth across a diverse product portfolio.

This role is ideal for a data-driven, strategic thinker who thrives in retail manufacturing or industrial product environments and enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping product direction—not just responding to customer requests, but proactively identifying opportunities that impact the broader market.

What You’ll Do

Product Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Lead product innovation through competitive analysis, gap identification, and market insights
• Manage and optimize product portfolios, including SKU rationalization and lifecycle management
• Identify new product opportunities aligned with business goals and market demand
• Own product data and performance metrics to drive strategic decision-making
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to refine product specs, cost structures, and procurement strategies

New Product Development

• Develop and execute product roadmaps focused on innovation and value creation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and market adoption
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product lines

Pricing Strategy

• Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to ensure optimal positioning
• Implement pricing strategies that drive both revenue growth and margin expansion
• Conduct pricing analysis and experiments to evaluate demand and profitability

Channel & Go-to-Market Strategy (Place & Promotion)

• Define and optimize sales channels (distribution, e-commerce, dealer networks, etc.)
• Partner with Marketing to develop promotional strategies, campaigns, and product positioning
• Support merchandising, packaging, and product content strategies across channels
• Build and manage promotional calendars aligned with key sales events and market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of Product Management experience with a focus on strategy, innovation, and analytics
• Experience in retail manufacturing, industrial, or durable goods environments
• Strong background in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and portfolio management
• Proven ability to influence internal product strategy at scale, beyond individual customer requests
• B2B experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated career stability and long-term impact in prior roles

Cellular Sales is Growing!

Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $53000 $97000 +/ year

Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment? Cellular Sales is the one, a company that provides a rewarding career with a family atmosphere. You bring the desire to achieve and an exceptional attitude. Cellular Sales will provide benefits, development, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Are you ready to take control of your income and represent the best?

We're Verizon's premier retail partner and have received multiple Agent of the Year awards. With nearly 800 stores across 40 states, we have a 30-year reputation for providing unmatched in-person customer experiences. We're always expanding and looking for smart, driven, positive people to join our team of 7,000+.

Why Join Cellular Sales

Our wireless sales consultants help others connect, work, watch, game, and stream with the latest devices. We partner with our customers to find the best Verizon plans and services for their needs while expanding their ability to stay connected. We listen to their concerns, and make sure they leave informed and satisfied with their visit. For the communities we serve, we get to actively build relationships and trust.

What We Offer

We give you the tools and support to succeed, along with great incentives to perform well and continue improving. Here's what you'll get when you join us:

• Life-Changing Income: The highest commissions in the industry
• First rate health benefits: Including health/vision/dental, and life insurance.
• Security for your future: 401(k) with ROTH option to save for retirement.
• Performance Incentives: Top performers receive trips, gifts, and prizes.
• Growth and Development: Gain invaluable knowledge, insight, and mentorship from our experienced sales leaders
• Advancement Opportunities: We promote from within and encourage growth
• Outstanding Company Culture: A healthy community that fosters collaboration and mutual success
• Community Involvement: Impact the lives of people where you live through local events and volunteering

Responsibilities

As a sales Consultant, you will service the customer's needs, make recommendations based on their specifications.

• Develop new consumer and business accounts
• Provide outstanding service during and after the sale
• Recommend changes in products and services
• Stay current on the newest technology products and services

What We Are Looking For

• Driven, enthusiastic people with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and utilize proven techniques to grow your business
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated to successfully manage responsibilities
• Strong negotiating and follow-up skills
• Understanding of new technology products and services

If you're eager to learn and implement our proven techniques to grow your career, have previous experience in customer-facing roles, and have reliable transportation, let's talk.

Opportunity awaits, apply today!

Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises. Deliver friendly customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold them accountable for store conditions and results
• Ensure all front end policies and procedures are followed; achieve your KPIs and manage your team to achieve their role KPIs
• Plan and lead the execution of class and in-store events in accordance with Company programs
• Lead the omnichannel processes
• Manage and execute shrink and safety programs
• Assist with cash reconciliation and bank deposits
• Assist with inventory processes to include Return to Vendor (RTV) and Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) activities as needed
• Assist with the onboarding of new Team Members
• Train, observe, and coach the customer experience team (sales floor and cashier) to achieve results; participate in the performance management process; support Talent Development of your team; utilize the leadership competencies for continued self-development
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD)
• Interacts with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promotes commitment to the organization's vision and values; projects a positive image; and serves as a role model for others
• Acknowledge customers, help locate the product and provide solutions
• Participate in the truck unloading and stocking processes to ensure truck standards are followed and completed within budget
• Manage and execute the shrink and safety programs
• Cross train in Custom Framing selling and production
• In select stores that do not have a Framing Manager only, responsibilities also include: leading the delivery of high-quality custom framing solutions to our customers on time by planning and managing the completion of the framing workload in partnership with the Store Manager

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Preferred Type of experience the job requires:

• Retail management experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
• If you need help performing these essential functions of the job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.

Work Environment:

• Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position:

$16.00 - $22.20

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and and . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit .

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-8 MICHAEL).

In-Home Sales Consultant (Painting & Wallpaper) | Residential Estimator | High-End Projects

About Us

Gallagher Paint & Paper is a fast-growing, family-owned painting and wallpaper company serving high-end homes across Chicago’s North Shore and surrounding suburbs.

We are building a premium brand known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and a high-end customer experience — and we’re looking for the right sales professional to grow with us.

About the Role

We’re hiring an In-Home Sales Consultant with painting sales experience to run qualified appointments, scope projects, and close high-value residential work.

This is a high-impact, field-based role where you’ll work directly with ownership and help refine our sales process as we scale.

Territory:

This role serves clients across Lake County, Cook County, and DuPage County, with a primary focus on high-end residential properties.

What You’ll Do

• Run in-home consultations with homeowners
• Measure, scope, and price residential painting & wallpaper projects
• Educate clients on prep, materials, finishes, and process
• Build clear, professional estimates
• Confidently close projects and manage follow-up
• Maintain CRM accuracy and pipeline management
• Coordinate with Project Manager for a seamless project handoff
• Deliver a high-end, trust-driven customer experience

Requirements (Must Have)

• 2+ years of residential painting sales experience
• Proven success record to close projects in-home
• Strong understanding of prep, products, and pricing strategy
• Professional communication and presentation
• Self-motivated, accountable, and driven to succeed

Compensation & Growth

• Base + commission (based on number years of experience)
• High earning potential for strong performers
• Full-time, year-round opportunity
• Clear path into leadership as we grow

Why Gallagher Paint & Paper?

• Work directly with ownership
• Be part of a growing, high-end brand
• Help build and shape the sales process
• Real opportunity for advancement and impact

If you have painting sales experience and are looking for a role with growth, ownership, and upside — we’d love to connect.

Apply via LinkedIn or send your resume to

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We are looking for a Warehouse Team Member to join our team of employee-owners at our McHenry location! This is a full-time position, with $18.91/hour starting pay, a 40-hour workweek Monday-Friday, first-shift only. There are no night or weekend shifts and employees get major national holidays off and paid.

Responsibilities include

• Preparing orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and staging orders
• Assisting with inventory management such as receiving, returns, and cycle counts.
• Following quality service standards and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Our Warehouse Team is looking for a candidate to help be a caretaker of the inventory from receiving all the way through to when it leaves our hands, to ensure that we meet or exceed customer expectations for quality and speed of processing while maintaining a safe work environment. The right candidate will be reliable, honest, and enjoys working in a team-oriented environment. They would possess an eagerness to take accountability over their work and not be afraid to ask for help or speak up with ideas or concerns. A regular part of their day would involve preparing orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and staging orders. They would also be cross trained to assist with inventory management such as receiving, returns, and cycle counts.

Life’s Abundance provides an ever-evolving opportunity for employee growth, and job responsibilities may be modified over time.

What will make you successful

• Reliability, honesty, and taking ownership and accountability for your work
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds in weight, and be on your feet for several hours at a time
• Being a positive, respectful, and productive team player. Supporting team members and helping with onboarding and cross-training
• Communicating- not being afraid to bring up new ideas, ask questions, or admit a mistake
• Demonstrate the ability to work with computer and tablet
• Availability to work full-time Monday through Friday, first-shift hours.
• Existing forklift certification is a plus, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of job entry date- paid by the company

An abundance of benefits

• $18.91 starting hourly rate
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Paid National Holidays Off
• Medical insurance for employees plus family that includes dental and vision- with up to 85% paid by the company
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shares of company stock through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Saving Plan
• Professional development and we prefer to promote from within as much as possible
• Discounts on Company Products
• Casual dress- every day is casual Friday

At Life’s Abundance we put people first- in fact, that principle is hard-coded into the way we do business. By shifting the conversation from profit to purpose and from sales to sustainability, we are committed to empowering people and pets to live healthier and happier lives.

As a Certified Evergreen company, we have found that nurturing a workforce motivated by our purpose and culture builds a rock-solid foundation. We take care of our people, and they take care of our customers, distributors, communities, and families.

Our culture is an investment in a stronger company, which in turn strengthens the world at large. We are 100% employee-owned, and it shows in the way we take ownership of initiatives and work together as a team. If you’re an energetic, collaborative person who wants to make a positive dent in the universe while helping others live their best lives, we want to hear from you!

At Life’s Abundance, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Life’s Abundance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Financial Highlights – Enjoy an Immediate Pay Raise and Professional Growth!

$10k Fast Start Bonus Per Month for 12 months, $120k First Year, requires one new commercial account with at least 250 employees, every two weeks.

$2,500 First Week Training Pay for the first five training days.

$500 per virtual appointment bonus with food with no bonus limit.

Up to $1500 per week for meeting minimum call and one qualified onsite appointment.

200% of the profit margin for the first 90 days of orders shipped.

40% to 59% of the profit margin after 90 days

Up to $10k new client account credits

Up to $5k new account donation credits

Up to $400 of gift cards for business building activities

GHA Technologies, Inc. has become the #1 Employee-Owned Value-Added Reseller in America. Past rewards have included #1 Microsoft Western Region VAR, #1 fastest growing company in Arizona, #69 on the CRN Solution Provider 500, #15 2018 CRN Fast Growth 150 List.

We sell the latest AI technologies from Nvidia, Dell, HP, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lenovo, Apple, VMWare, Adobe, APC, IBM, Nutanix, EMC, Pure Storage, Samsung, Intel, Eaton, and all the hottest AI and Green Data Center, Virtualization, Energy Conservation, Cloud, Storage, Security, Wireless, SD Wan, Video, Identification, and Power Technologies! We also specialize in mission critical product procurement and integration services for some of the largest Corporate, Government, and Education clients in America! Our client base is a who's who of corporate America!

GHA employee owners will receive stock shares every year on top of our industry’s leading commissions, bonuses, and promotional offerings!

Mission critical, online, vast E Commerce distribution network coast-to-coast warehouse locations support just-in-time delivery.

Super convenient, orders placed by 9:00 p.m. EST (8:00 p.m. CST) can be received the next morning for in-stock items.

Secure, 24-hour access to your own personal portal customized with special pricing on more than 2 million top selling products from 3,500 manufacturers in the USA and across the globe.

We are currently HIRING experienced Sales Professionals nationwide with a minimum of three years direct technology sales experience.

We offer a highly lucrative earnings and benefits package with top salespeople earning between $96,000 to $2,000,000 annually. W-2 Employment, Medical, Dental, and HSA Benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, and GHA company stock ownership (ESOP) plan.

Please email your resume to and schedule a strictly confidential interview.

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Position Title: Director of Manufacturing

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Description

The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.

• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.

• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.

• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Engineering & Product Development Support

• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.

• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.

• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.

• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.

• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.

• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence

• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.

• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).

• Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
• Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
• Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
• Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred  At least ten years of manufacturing experience
• Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives

Position Details

• Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters