Retail Sales Associate

Verizon • Hendersonville, TN

15d • $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 drive sales and provide customer-focused technology solutions. You will learn about customers’ needs, recommend products and services, and close sales through clear communication. The role also includes ongoing training and opportunities to develop skills in merchandising and inventory operations.

You may grow your customer base through outbound calls and text messages to interested Verizon customers, and by engaging with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events. This is an onsite, worksite-based position with 40 scheduled hours per week. The role pays a base rate of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn individual commissions based on sales performance. 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.
• Willingness to pick 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 technology knowledge and customer service to expand the Verizon network.
• Discover customers’ needs by building connections and asking relevant questions.
• Recommend products and solutions that provide customers with a complete sales solution.
• Close sales by communicating effectively and offering simple, intuitive technology solutions.
• Participate in ongoing training and develop operational skills in merchandising and inventory.
• Potentially contact interested Verizon customers by outbound calls and text messages to grow a customer base.
• Engage with the community at off-site Verizon-sponsored events to expand a loyal customer base.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both.
• Sales recognition programs with potential 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 up to 50% off Verizon products and services.
• Additional discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home and auto insurance.
• Up to eight company-paid holidays per year and 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.

What This Job Offers

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