Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Apple Valley, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail team to generate sales, deliver customer service, and help customers find technology solutions. You will learn customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions, recommend products and solutions, and close sales through clear communication. The role also includes ongoing training and development in store operations, merchandising, and inventory; contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text; and engaging with the community at Verizon-sponsored off-site events.

The role is based onsite at a defined work location and has 40 scheduled weekly hours. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules provided four weeks in advance, and may pick up additional shifts during busy periods. Compensation includes a location-specific starting base rate of $18.27 per hour, with commission-based earning potential. The posting also describes a base-pay range of $16.00–$21.00 per hour and potential annual commissions tied to individual sales 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 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 customer service.
• Learn and uncover customers’ needs by creating connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that provide customers with a complete sales solution.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and providing intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising, inventory, and other operational functions.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by phone and text to grow the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible 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 discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• 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, such as 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