Retail Sales Associate Spanish Bilingual

Verizon • Bradenton, FL

3d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail team to develop your career and support sales success. You will use technology knowledge and customer service skills to generate sales, discover customers’ needs, recommend products and solutions, and close sales. The role also includes ongoing training in merchandising and inventory, outreach to interested Verizon customers by phone and text, and opportunities to represent Verizon at sponsored community events outside the store.

The position is based onsite at a defined location, with 40 scheduled hours per week. The role offers base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus individual sales commissions. The posting states that commission earnings can reach $18,000 annually for meeting sales goals, with additional earning potential for top performers; compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Eligible bilingual employees may receive an additional $3,000 annually after passing a language assessment.

Verizon provides training and career development, along with benefits and incentives that include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with matching contributions; paid time off; paid parental leave; tuition assistance; product and service discounts; and other employee discounts. The job requires English and Spanish fluency, a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant experience, and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees may also have opportunities 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.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• 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 in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales through technology knowledge and customer service.
• Discover customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Present product insights and solution recommendations to offer complete sales solutions.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and providing simple, intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages to grow the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

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 of both.
• 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.
• Eligible bilingual speakers may receive an additional $3,000 annually after passing a language assessment.
• Sales recognition programs and incentives, which have included all-inclusive travel, gifts, and other awards.
• 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, as described in the benefits section.
• Adoption assistance.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances, depending on the role.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 vacation days per year, with additional vacation based on service.

What This Job Offers

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