Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Succasunna, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Verizon, you become part of a team that powers and empowers how people live, work, and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. The V Team is a community focused on driving innovation, creativity, and impact, anticipating needs, leading, and believing that listening is where learning begins. As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with a team dedicated to unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of Verizon's retail stores. This role is not a typical entry-level retail position, welcoming individuals whether they are just starting out or have years of sales experience. Compensation includes a base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, with the starting base pay rate for this specific requisition being $19.71 per hour, plus up to $18,000 a year in individual-based commissions for meeting sales goals. 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 invests in its team members through 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.
• Health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
• Up to 6 personal days per year
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Other incentives
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, 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