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Retail Associate Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Decatur, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

Join our team as a Retail Sales Associate, where you'll play a key role in delivering WOW! Customer Service by exceeding expectations and making a real difference for our customers. Whether you're ...

Join our team as a Retail Sales Associate, where you'll play a key role in delivering WOW! Customer Service by exceeding expectations and making a real difference for our customers. Whether you're ...

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How much do retail associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail associate in Decatur, IL is $15.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $16.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Retail Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and mobile payment technologies is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude help you engage customers and handle challenging situations effectively. These skills ensure a smooth shopping experience, drive sales, and contribute to overall store success.

What are some common challenges Retail Associates face during busy seasons, and how can they effectively manage them?

During busy seasons, Retail Associates often face high customer volumes, increased restocking demands, and frequent multitasking. Managing these challenges involves maintaining a positive attitude, staying organized, and communicating clearly with both team members and customers. Effective Associates prioritize tasks, use downtime wisely to prepare for rush periods, and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. Building strong teamwork and staying flexible are key to ensuring smooth operations during peak times.

What are Retail Associates?

Retail Associates are employees who work in retail stores to assist customers, manage merchandise, and ensure a positive shopping experience. Their responsibilities may include greeting customers, answering questions, stocking shelves, operating cash registers, and maintaining store cleanliness. Retail Associates play a key role in providing customer service and supporting the overall operations of the store. They often work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate store needs. Strong communication skills and a friendly attitude are important for success in this role.

What is the difference between Retail Associate vs Cashier?

AspectRetail AssociateCashier
Primary RoleAssisting customers, stocking shelves, and maintaining store displaysProcessing transactions and handling payments at checkout
Required SkillsCustomer service, product knowledge, communicationCash handling, basic math, customer service
Work EnvironmentSales floor, retail storeCheckout counters, retail store
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredCash handling certification optional

While both roles are essential in retail, a Retail Associate has broader responsibilities including customer assistance and stock management, whereas a Cashier primarily focuses on transaction processing. Retail Associates often engage with customers throughout the store, while Cashiers work mainly at the checkout area. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right position based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Retail Associate job openings in Decatur, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,823 per year, or $15.3 per hour.
Mobile Associate, Store-in-Store, Retail Sales

Mobile Associate, Store-in-Store, Retail Sales

T-Mobile

Decatur, IL • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


T-Mobile rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 612 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 76 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!
Job Overview
Mobile Associates, Store-in-Store are an integral part of the Retail Team responsible for bringing the T-Mobile brand to life within National Sales partner locations, where active customer engagement is crucial for success. They're ambassadors who create energy and excitement around our products and services. They are obsessed with the connected world and thrive in a high-traffic environment, where technology innovations, customer needs and the Retail experience are continuously evolving. Mobile Associates excel at building and deepening relationships with customers through meaningful interactions. They are skilled at identifying customer needs and are passionate about educating, demonstrating, and recommending solutions. Mobile Associate SiS, exceed their performance targets Doing it the Right Way, by excelling in sales, providing exceptional customer experiences, and meeting quality of sale metrics.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Proactively engages with a broad range of customers in a highly-traffic retail environment. You will use digital tools, communicate effectively, educate customers, and showcase the value of T-Mobile solutions.
  • As a Mobile Associate, you will consistently leverage digital self-serve tools during customer interactions and the onboarding process. You will identify customer needs and use solution-based selling techniques to fully demonstrate the value of T-Mobile products and services. By recommending wireless solutions, and an onboarding solution centric to helping customers understand how to self-serve and utilize the T-Mobile app for wireless needs, you will deepen relationships with customers and ensure their satisfaction.
  • Complete training on the T-Mobile in-store experience, new skills, products and processes, and knowledge of systems and reference resources. Review your personal results, current promotions, and updates on the Hub to be Customer Ready at all times. You will continuously learn and improve your skills to provide the best possible experience for our customers. Partner with nearby store locations to properly/fully on-board customers. Will perform skills practicing, knowledge sharing, store operations, opening and closing procedures. As part of these procedures, you will carry keys to the kiosk cabinets, lock/secure kiosk and assets, and report any lost keys or assets to your manager.
  • Customer obsessed. You are passionate, friendly, and engaging with customers. You are able to connect on a personal level, match the pace of the customer, build rapport, trust, and loyalty with every interaction. You are committed to providing exceptional service, and to exceeding customer expectations. You will proactively reach out to potential customers to further drive sales activity in your location. You are able to follow up with customers, capture referrals, manage Be Back processes, and build relationships with new and existing customers. As part of your role, you will have the ability to perform price overrides for our specialty offers specific to National Retail.
  • Builds relationships with nearby leadership and teams to help support the customer experience from account set up, to device support and account servicing.

Education and Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED (Required)
  • - 6 months of customer service and/or sales experience, Retail environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Customer Satisfaction Passionate customer advocate with the desire to be yourself when connecting and having fun with our customers. Effective at balancing customer experience and performance goals. (Required)
  • Team Building Desire to be a part of the game-changing T-Mobile store team. Willingness to work alongside peers and store leaders, learning and sharing best practices, while serving customers and providing resolutions to issues. (Required)
  • Retail Sales
    Competitive drive and confidence to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No
DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
Hourly Base Pay: $18.00, plus $5.00 per hour training pay.
Within the first 90 days working at T-Mobile, Mobile Associates receive on-the-job training and are eligible for hourly training pay. Once completed, Mobile Associates promote to the Mobile Expert role and become eligible for an annualized incentive target of $18,000/year. Actual incentives vary based on performance and full-time status. All employees at T-Mobile are guaranteed to earn $20/hour inclusive of base pay and incentives. And since we are ALL owners, EVERY employee at T-Mobile is eligible for an Annual Stock Grant.
At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.
Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

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