Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Beaumont, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail team to generate sales, provide customer service, and help customers find technology products and services that meet their needs. The position offers career development through training and opportunities to build sales skills and learn operational functions such as merchandising and inventory. Associates may also contact interested Verizon customers by phone or text and participate in off-site Verizon-sponsored community events. The role is based onsite at a defined work location and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Base pay is $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus individual commissions tied to sales performance. The posting states that associates who meet all sales goals may earn up to $18,000 annually in commissions, with additional potential for employees who exceed goals. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Benefits are described as starting on day one and include health coverage, retirement-plan matching, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and discounts, among other offerings.

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 picking up additional shifts, typically during summer, November through December, and/or peak vacation periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales using technology knowledge and customer service.
• Identify customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that address customers’ needs.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and offering intuitive technology solutions.
• Complete ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by phone and text to grow the customer base.
• Participate in off-site Verizon-sponsored events to engage with the community and 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.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave 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.
• Additional 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.
• 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, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

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