Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Kansas City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a team in a Verizon retail store to drive sales and provide customer service. You will connect with customers, identify their needs, recommend technology products and solutions, and complete sales. The role also includes ongoing training and development in store operations, merchandising, and inventory. Associates may grow their customer base through outbound calls and text messages to interested Verizon customers and by participating in Verizon-sponsored events outside the store.

The position is onsite at a defined work location and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The posting lists base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn commissions based on individual sales performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered subject to its terms and conditions. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.

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.
• 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 building connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions to provide customers with a complete sales solution.
• Close sales by communicating clearly and offering intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Reach out to interested Verizon customers through outbound calls and text messages to develop the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to expand the customer base.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
• 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, this 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 and group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and up to six personal days per year, as described in the benefits section.
• Adoption assistance.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
• Newly hired employees 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