Retail Sales Associate
About The Position
As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will work with a retail team to generate sales and support customers in finding technology products and services that meet their needs. You will build customer connections, recommend complete sales solutions, close sales, and develop your skills through ongoing training in merchandising and inventory operations. The role may also include outbound calls and text messages to current Verizon customers and participation in off-site Verizon-sponsored community events. The position is based onsite at a defined work location and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Candidates should be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules provided four weeks in advance, and be open to picking up additional shifts during busy periods. Compensation is commission-based, with a stated Colorado starting base pay rate of $18.27 per hour. The posting also describes a $2,500 sign-on bonus and potential commissions.
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 by using knowledge and enthusiasm for technology and providing customer service.
- Identify customers’ needs by building connections and asking questions.
- Recommend products and solutions to provide customers with complete sales solutions.
- Close sales by communicating effectively and offering intuitive technology solutions.
- Participate in ongoing training and develop operational skills in merchandising and inventory.
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 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, gifts, and other awards.
- 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.
- 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.
- Potential $2,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
