Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Findlay, OH

20d • 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 generating retail sales through technology knowledge, customer service, and personalized sales solutions. Associates learn customers’ needs, recommend products and services, close sales, and continue developing through training in sales, merchandising, and inventory operations. The role may also involve contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text and engaging with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events. The position offers a base hourly rate and individual sales commissions, with compensation varying by geography, hours worked, and performance. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years 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 working in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales using technology knowledge and customer service.
• Connect with customers, uncover their needs, and ask relevant questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that meet customers’ needs.
• Close sales by communicating clearly and providing 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.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.
• 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 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 and group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and up to six personal days per year.
• Adoption assistance.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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