Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Amarillo, TX

3d • $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 sales by connecting customers with technology, products, and services that meet their needs. Associates build customer relationships, ask questions to uncover needs, recommend solutions, and close sales through clear communication. They also develop their skills through ongoing training and may work across merchandising and inventory functions.

The position may include contacting current Verizon customers by phone or text, as well as participating in off-site Verizon-sponsored community events to grow a customer base. The role offers hourly base pay of $16.00 to $21.00, with commissions tied to individual sales performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available subject to its terms and conditions. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

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 knowledge and enthusiasm for technology and providing customer service.
• Build connections with customers and ask questions to uncover their needs.
• Recommend products and solutions that provide customers with a complete sales solution.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and offering intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in operational functions, including merchandising and inventory.
• Potentially contact current Verizon customers by phone or text who are interested in Verizon products and services.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to expand a loyal 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 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, basic and supplemental life insurance, 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.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with additional service.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

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