Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Lincoln, NE

12d • 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 sales and delivering customer service by learning customers’ needs, recommending technology products and solutions, and closing sales. Associates also develop their skills through ongoing training and operational work across merchandising and inventory. The position may involve contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text and participating in Verizon-sponsored events outside the store to build a customer base.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Associates must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules provided four weeks in advance. They may also pick up additional shifts, typically during summer, November through December, and peak vacation periods. Compensation includes hourly base pay of $16.00–$21.00 and commission; the posting describes potential annual earnings based on sales performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available subject to its terms and conditions.

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.
• Willingness to pick up additional shifts when needed.

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 knowledge of technology and customer service.
• Learn and uncover customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that address customers’ needs.
• Close sales through clear communication and intuitive technology solutions.
• Develop skills through ongoing training and operational work in merchandising and inventory.
• Contact interested Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages to discuss products and services.
• Engage with the community, including 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 participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance of up to $8,000 per year.
• Discounts of up to 50% on Verizon products and services, plus 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 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, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
• A $2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the award.

What This Job Offers

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