Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Kenner, LA

7d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Verizon is hiring a full-time Retail Sales Associate to work onsite at a defined retail location. The role focuses on driving sales and providing customer service by understanding customers’ needs, recommending technology products and solutions, and closing sales. Associates also develop skills through ongoing training in merchandising and inventory, may contact interested Verizon customers by phone or text, and may participate in Verizon-sponsored events outside the store to build customer relationships.

The position offers base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus individual commissions. The posting states that associates can earn up to $18,000 per year in commissions for meeting sales goals, with additional potential for top performers. Actual compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Scheduled weekly hours are 40. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and openness to picking up additional shifts during busy 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 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 making connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that address customers’ needs.
• Close sales by communicating clearly and providing straightforward technology solutions.
• Develop skills through ongoing training 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 build a customer base.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs and incentives, which have previously 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 combined with short-term disability, this may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent.
• Tuition assistance up to $8,000 per year.
• Discounts of up to 50% on Verizon products and services.
• Employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and other offerings.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• 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.
• New hires receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

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