Retail Sales Associate
About The Position
Verizon is hiring a full-time Retail Sales Associate to work onsite at a defined retail location. The role focuses on delivering customer service and generating sales by understanding customers’ needs, recommending technology products and solutions, and closing sales. Associates also develop their skills through ongoing training in merchandising and inventory operations, and may contact interested Verizon customers by phone or text and participate in off-site, Verizon-sponsored community events. The position offers a base pay rate of $16.59 per hour for the listed location, with commission-based compensation and the potential to earn more. The posting describes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, up to $18,000 per year in individual commissions for meeting sales goals, and additional commission opportunities for exceeding goals. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. The role has 40 scheduled weekly hours.
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.
- Willingness to pick 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 skills.
- Discover customers’ needs by building connections and asking appropriate questions.
- Recommend products and solutions that address customer needs.
- Close sales using clear communication and intuitive technology solutions.
- Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
- Contact interested current Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages.
- Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to grow a 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, which have previously awarded top performers with 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 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.
- Adoption assistance.
- Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
- New hires receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
