Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Manhattan, KS

16d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail 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 uncover needs, recommending complete solutions, and closing sales through clear communication. You will also develop skills through ongoing training in operational functions such as merchandising and inventory. The position may include contacting interested Verizon customers by phone or text and engaging with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

This is an onsite, worksite-based role at a defined location, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules provided four weeks in advance, and may have opportunities to pick up additional shifts during busy periods. The position offers hourly base pay of $16.00 to $21.00, individual sales commissions, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus subject to award terms and conditions. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years 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 through knowledge of technology and exceptional customer service.
• Build customer connections and uncover needs by asking appropriate questions.
• Present product insights and solution recommendations to provide complete sales solutions.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and providing simple, intuitive technology solutions.
• Develop skills through ongoing training in merchandising, inventory, and other operational functions.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages to grow the customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions of up to 6% of eligible participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs with potential awards including 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, this 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 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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