Retail Sales Associate
About The Position
As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a team in a Verizon retail store to grow sales and help customers find technology solutions. You will connect with customers, identify their needs, recommend products and services, and close sales through clear communication. The role also includes ongoing training and development in merchandising and inventory operations, contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text, and participating in Verizon-sponsored community events outside the store. This is an onsite, worksite-based position with 40 scheduled hours per week. Compensation includes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour and individual-based commissions. The posting describes potential annual commission earnings and notes that compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Employees may also have opportunities to pick up additional shifts, typically during summer, November through December, and peak vacation periods.
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; schedules are provided four weeks in advance.
- Openness to pick 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.
- Connect with customers, uncover their needs, and ask relevant questions.
- Recommend products and solutions that address customer needs.
- Close sales by communicating clearly and providing intuitive technology solutions.
- Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
- Contact interested current Verizon customers through outbound calls and text messages.
- Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to expand the customer base.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
- Sales recognition programs and incentives, which have included travel, gifts, and other rewards.
- Five weeks of paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Paid parental leave of eight weeks for eligible new parents; when paired with short-term disability, the benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent.
- Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- Discounts of up to 50% on Verizon products and services, plus additional 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.
- Group home and auto insurance.
- Up to eight company-paid holidays per year.
- Up to six personal days per year.
- Adoption assistance.
- Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances, depending on the role.
- Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
