Sales Associate

Aaron's
Waukegan, IL

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry, known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

Sales Associate
The salary range for this role is $15.00 to $16.25 per hour/annually.* This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on performance.
Sales Associates keep people smiling at Aaron’s.
On our team, you’ll be a positive, energetic force on the floor, driving sales by engaging directly with customers and helping them find just what they need. You’ll also work with customer files and contracts. At times, you’ll help clean, organize, and even move merchandise. All of that can be physically demanding, but we’ll make sure you have the training and tools to do that part of the job safely. If you’re ready to connect with customers and work on a great team, start your bright future at Aaron’s.

Your career starts here
With Aaron’s, being a Sales Associate can be the first step on a great career journey. Here’s one possible path with us:
Sales Associate > Customer Accounts Advisor > Sales Manager > Customer Accounts Manager > General Manager
The Details

What you need:

  • Solid communication skills
  • Desire to help customers
What you’ll do:
  • Assist with cleaning, organizing, and moving merchandise
  • Help customers find what they need
  • Handle clerical duties like customer files and contracts
  • Maintain a positive sales floor environment
Additional requirements:
  • Able to perform a physical job including lifting 50 lbs. without help and 300 lbs. with a dolly (don’t worry, we’ll train you and give you the tools to do it safely)
  • Age: 18 or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes**:

  • Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with contribution matching
  • Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

**Benefits vary based on FT and PT employment status.

About Aaron’s
At Aaron’s, we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact [email protected].
Posted 2026-04-18

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