Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Canton, MI

19h • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Verizon, you'll be part of a team that empowers people to live, work, and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. Verizon fosters a culture of innovation, creativity, and impact, where ideas are shared freely, and learning is continuous. The V Team is a community that anticipates, leads, and believes in listening, coming together in both crisis and celebration to lift communities and build trust. As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, focusing on unlocking your full potential and achieving sales success within one of Verizon's retail stores. This role is not a typical entry-level retail position, offering a base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus individual-based commissions up to $18,000 annually if sales goals are met. Top performers have unlimited opportunities to exceed sales goals, potentially earning an extra $14,500 or more in commissions, leading to a total annual earning potential of $65,000+ to $75,500+. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Verizon offers comprehensive benefits starting day one, designed to support career advancement and life outside of work, including health and well-being benefits, and investment in education and career development. The company is hiring immediately and provides an in-person new hire experience, award-winning training programs, and a culture of learning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (you'll know your schedule four weeks in advance).
• Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during the summer months, November through December, and/or during 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 your passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service to expand the Verizon network.
• Learn and uncover customers' needs by creating connections and asking the right questions.
• Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution.
• Close sales by using phenomenal communication skills to fulfill customer needs with simple and intuitive tech solutions.
• Continuously develop yourself through ongoing training and up-skill in operational functions across merchandising and inventory.
• Potential to grow your customer base by placing outbound calls and sending text messages to current Verizon customers who are interested in our products and services.
• Opportunities to engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.

Benefits

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both
• Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
• Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more
• Short and long term disability
• Basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Group home & auto insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, which grows with additional service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees