Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Mount Pleasant, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Verizon, you become part of a team focused on innovation, creativity, and impact, connecting people to what brings them joy. The V Team is a community that anticipates, leads, and believes in learning through listening, supporting each other in crisis and celebration. As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity for career growth and sales success within one of Verizon's retail stores. This role is not a typical entry-level retail position, offering a base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus up to $18,000 a year in individual-based commissions for meeting sales goals. Top performers have unlimited opportunities and could earn an extra $14,500 or more in commissions, potentially totaling $65,000+ to $75,500+ annually. Verizon invests in its employees through comprehensive benefits starting day one, including health and well-being, education, and career development, along with an in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (you'll know your schedule four weeks in advance).
• Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during the summer months, November through December, and/or during 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 your passion for cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service to expand the Verizon network.
• Learn and uncover customers' needs by creating connections and asking the right questions.
• Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution.
• Close sales by using phenomenal communication skills to fulfill customer needs with simple and intuitive tech solutions.
• Continuously develop yourself through ongoing training and up-skill in operational functions across merchandising and inventory.
• Potential to grow your customer base by placing outbound calls and sending text messages to current Verizon customers who are interested in our products and services.
• Opportunities to engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.

Benefits

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both
• Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
• Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Group home & auto insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, which grows with additional service

What This Job Offers

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