Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Watauga, TX

9d • $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 generating retail sales through technology knowledge and customer service, understanding customers’ needs, recommending complete solutions, and closing sales. Associates also develop their skills through ongoing training and work across merchandising and inventory operations. The position may include contacting interested current Verizon customers by phone or text and engaging with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

This is a commission-based role with an hourly base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 and the potential to earn additional individual commissions based on sales performance. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

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 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 exceptional customer service.
• Understand customers’ needs by building connections and asking relevant questions.
• Present product insights and solution recommendations to provide complete sales solutions.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and providing intuitive technology solutions.
• Develop skills through ongoing training and build proficiency in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by phone or text to grow the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions.
• 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.
• 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, 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, depending on the role.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.
• Sales recognition programs with possible travel, gifts, and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

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