Retail Sales Associate

Verizon•Lakewood, CO

10d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Verizon is hiring a full-time Retail Sales Associate to work onsite at a defined retail location. The role focuses on generating retail sales and delivering customer service by learning about customers’ needs, building connections, recommending complete product and service solutions, and closing sales. Associates develop their skills through ongoing training and may take on operational functions such as merchandising and inventory. They may also contact interested current Verizon customers by phone or text and participate in off-site Verizon-sponsored community events to expand their customer base. The position offers a base hourly rate plus individual sales commissions. The posting lists a $2,500 sign-on bonus subject to its terms and conditions, and notes that compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. The starting base pay rate for the Colorado location(s) listed on the requisition is $18.27 per hour. The role is based onsite and has 40 scheduled weekly hours. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may have the opportunity to pick up additional shifts during busy periods.

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 pick 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 by using technology knowledge and customer service skills.
Identify customer needs by building connections and asking questions.
Recommend products and solutions that meet customers’ needs.
Close sales by communicating solutions clearly and intuitively.
Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
Contact interested current Verizon customers by phone or text to grow the customer base.
Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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 possible 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.
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 and up to six personal days per year.
Adoption assistance.
New hires receive up to 15 vacation days per year, increasing with additional service.
Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.