Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Aurora, CO

3d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a team in a Verizon retail store to generate sales, provide customer service, and help customers find technology solutions that meet their needs. You will learn about customers by building connections and asking questions, recommend products and solutions, and close sales through clear communication. The role also includes ongoing training and development in merchandising and inventory operations, outreach to interested Verizon customers through calls and text messages, and opportunities to represent Verizon at sponsored community events outside the store.

This is an onsite, worksite-based position with 40 scheduled weekly hours. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and may have opportunities to pick up additional shifts, particularly during peak periods. The posting lists base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus individual sales commissions; it notes that compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. For Colorado locations listed on the requisition, the starting base pay rate is $18.27 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; the schedule is provided four weeks in advance.
• Openness to picking up additional shifts, typically during summer, November through December, and/or peak vacation periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales by using technology knowledge and customer service to expand the Verizon network.
• Build connections with customers, ask questions, and identify their needs.
• Recommend products and solutions that provide customers with a complete sales solution.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and offering simple, intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages to develop the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs with potential travel, gifts, and other incentives.
• Five weeks of paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents; when paired with short-term disability, this may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent.
• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• Discounts up to 50% on Verizon products and services.
• Employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance and group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and up to six personal days per year.
• Adoption assistance.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED