Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Abilene, TX

20d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a team in a Verizon retail store to grow sales and help customers find technology products and services that meet their needs. You will build customer relationships, identify needs through questions and conversation, recommend complete solutions, and close sales using clear communication. The role also includes developing skills through ongoing training and performing operational functions such as merchandising and inventory. You may contact current Verizon customers by phone or text and represent Verizon at sponsored events outside the store.

This is an onsite, worksite-based position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation includes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour and the opportunity to earn commissions; the posting describes potential annual earnings based on sales performance and geography, hours worked, and performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available subject to its 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 in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales using technology knowledge and customer service.
• Discover customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that address customers’ needs.
• Close sales through effective communication and intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.
• Contact interested current Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to develop a customer base.

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 and incentives, which have included travel and gifts.
• 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 other offerings.
• Potential sign-on bonus of $2,500, 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, or allowances, depending on the role.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

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