How to hire a wireless consultant

How to hire a wireless consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wireless consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wireless consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wireless consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the wireless consultant you need to hire. Certain wireless consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect wireless consultant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents wireless consultant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Wireless Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Wireless Consultant	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$16-25
   Sales Expert	Sales experts are also known as sales specialists who are equipped with an in-depth understanding of the organization's products and services. These experts prepare the marketing budget, lead the sales team, forecast sales, and analyze market trends... Show more	$12-25
   Sales Person	A salesperson is in charge of ensuring that the products, goods, or services of the company get sold to customers. They are trained to market the products well, understand what the customer needs, and find the product that best fits the customer's needs... Show more	$6-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Retail Sales
   • Customer Issues
   • Retail Store
   • Cell Phones
   • Wireless Products
   • Cash Handling
   • Sales Process
   • Inventory Control
   • Timekeeping
   • Wireless Sales
   • Bundling
   • Resourcefulness
   • Community Involvement

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage display and sell of new MP3 devices.
   • Job responsibilities include achieving sales goals, negotiating with customers and keeping positive customer relationship.
   • Assist with internal process of adding new users to AirWatch MDM.
   • Implement very rich GUI using HTML/DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   • Perform setup and trouble shooting of the SOTI MDM solution.
   • Interact with customers, sale phones, and music and headphones accessories.

   More wireless consultant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the wireless consultant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A wireless consultant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a wireless consultant in Kentucky may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level wireless consultant. Additionally, a wireless consultant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average wireless consultant salary

   $42,960yearly

   $20.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wireless consultant salary

   $34,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average wireless consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$49,315	$24
   2	Oregon	$47,003	$23
   3	California	$46,887	$23
   4	Maine	$45,948	$22
   5	New Hampshire	$44,816	$22
   6	Nebraska	$43,431	$21
   7	Illinois	$42,790	$21
   8	Iowa	$42,219	$20
   9	Kansas	$42,210	$20
   10	Wisconsin	$42,043	$20
   11	Missouri	$41,982	$20
   12	Maryland	$41,321	$20
   13	Oklahoma	$40,846	$20
   14	Mississippi	$40,186	$19
   15	Tennessee	$39,859	$19
   16	West Virginia	$39,284	$19
   17	Virginia	$38,264	$18
   18	North Carolina	$38,027	$18
   19	Nevada	$38,011	$18
   20	Arizona	$37,845	$18

   Average wireless consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Verizon Communications	$45,198	$21.73	4
   2	AT&T	$45,055	$21.66	1,013
   3	U.S. Cellular	$44,138	$21.22
   4	Cricket Wireless	$44,126	$21.21	3
   5	NTUA	$43,519	$20.92
   6	The Mosaic Company	$42,266	$20.32	2
   7	TRA	$41,936	$20.16	2
   8	Park	$41,736	$20.07
   9	NextNav	$41,617	$20.01
   10	THRIVE	$41,617	$20.01
   11	Swm	$41,431	$19.92
   12	Premium Retail Services	$41,241	$19.83	166
   13	Acosta	$41,147	$19.78	2,223
   14	Day Wireless Systems	$41,088	$19.75
   15	DISH Network	$41,063	$19.74
   16	Marketing & Media Services LLC	$40,611	$19.52
   17	TCC	$38,428	$18.48
   18	DDi	$37,814	$18.18
   19	T-Mobile	$33,424	$16.07	314
   20	Russell Cellular	$31,545	$15.17

4. Writing a wireless consultant job description

   A good wireless consultant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a wireless consultant job description:

   Wireless consultant job description example

   Who is 100% OBSESSED with our customers?

   Sells the most dependable 5G Network in America?

   Provides you with the ability to progress your career?

   Constantly has fun every day at work?

   THIS is the opportunity for you!

   Mobile Center Inc is a T-Mobile Preferred Retailer based in Columbus, Ohio. We have locations in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Tiffin and Southern Michigan. This team consistently finished in the Top 10 TPR’s Nationwide and we are constantly seeking out the best talent. And great news…no prior Wireless Experience is required!

   Responsibilities would include:

   Offering a STELLAR Customer Experience |Hitting sales targets set by your District Manager | Being knowledgeable on our ever changing Product Lineup, Promotions, Plans and Store Operations | Outbound Calling to our Base customers (no cold calling)

   Having a reliable transportation source | Cash handling | Inventory responsibilities| Being a part of our “4 Walls” and assisting to constantly maintain Store Operations/Environment/Experience | Ability to work Retail hours and stand for long periods of time

   Training Offered:

   We offer a 3 week PAID Virtual Training in-store which runs Monday-Friday for 3 consecutive weeks – this is Required

   Beyond the 3 week training period, there is a curriculum that is self-paced which you will have another 30-45 Days to complete

   There are always On-going trainings required to be completed as new plans, promos, products and processes change and launch

   Who Mobile Center Inc is looking for:

   Outgoing and able to make personal connections quickly | High energy with a positive and enthusiastic attitude | Always seeking out new information and interested in the Wireless and Technology Industry | Competitive and always seeking out opportunities to improve | At least 18 years of age and legally able to work in the US.

   Benefits and Pay:

   Base Pay + uncapped Commission

   Avg Annual Pay Range (entry level): $26K - $35K

   Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits offered

   Long and Short term disability offered

   401K Offered

   Bi-weekly pay with monthly Commissions paid 2 months in arrears

   
   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find the right wireless consultant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with wireless consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit wireless consultants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wireless consultant job on Zippia to find and attract quality wireless consultant candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit wireless consultants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wireless consultant

   Once you've decided on a perfect wireless consultant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new wireless consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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