Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Bradenton, FL

4d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Verizon is hiring a full-time Retail Sales Associate to help customers identify and purchase technology products and services in a retail store. The role centers on delivering exceptional customer service, building customer connections, recommending complete solutions, and meeting sales goals. Associates receive ongoing training and can develop skills in store operations, merchandising, and inventory. The position may also involve contacting interested Verizon customers and engaging with the community at Verizon-sponsored events outside the store.

This is an onsite, worksite-based role with 40 scheduled hours per week. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules provided four weeks in advance, and may have opportunities to pick up additional shifts during busy periods. Compensation includes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour and individual commissions; stated earnings vary by geography, hours worked, and performance. The role includes benefits and career development opportunities.

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.
• 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.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales by using technology knowledge and customer service to expand the Verizon network.
• Learn customers’ needs by making connections and asking relevant questions.
• Present product insights and recommend solutions that provide customers with complete sales solutions.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and providing simple, intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in operational functions, merchandising, and inventory.
• Place outbound calls and send text messages to current Verizon customers interested in products and services.
• Engage with the community 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 of both.
• Sales recognition programs with potential travel, gifts, and other 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 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.
• New hires receive up to 15 vacation days per year, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

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