Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Pooler, GA

20d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail store team to drive sales and help customers find technology products and services that meet their needs. The role involves building customer connections, asking questions to understand needs, recommending complete solutions, and closing sales through clear communication. You will also receive ongoing training and develop operational skills in merchandising and inventory. Additional opportunities include contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text and representing Verizon at sponsored off-site community events.

The role is onsite at a defined work location, with 40 scheduled hours per week. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may pick up additional shifts during busy periods. Compensation includes a $16.00–$21.00 hourly base rate and individual commissions based on sales performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available subject to award terms and conditions.

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.
• Discover customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that address customer needs.
• Close sales using effective communication and intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by phone and text 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 contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• 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.
• Employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
• 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.
• Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
• New hires receive up to 15 vacation days per year, with vacation accrual increasing with service.

What This Job Offers

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