Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Jackson

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: September 22nd, 2025.

Verizon Retail Sales Associate role offering opportunities to grow your career in a retail store, with a focus on sales success, customer service, and community engagement. This position supports development, training, and the potential for advancement within Verizon’s retail network.

What you’ll be doing...

• 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 strong 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.
• Grow your customer base by placing outbound calls and sending text messages to current Verizon customers interested in our products and services.
• Engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.

We’re hiring immediately. This isn’t a typical entry-level retail position. Compensation includes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus up to $16,000 per year in individual-based commissions if sales goals are met. Top performers may earn additional commissions, with a total potential of $65,000+ to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.

Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks support your career and life outside Verizon, including health and well-being benefits and educational investments.

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) with matching contributions up to 6%
• $2,500 stock grant per year (Stock Together)
• Sales recognition programs with travel, gifts, and incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (up to 16 weeks with short-term disability)
• Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts on Verizon products and services (up to 50%)
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more

One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024. Our new hire experience, training programs, and culture of learning support career growth and skill development.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• 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 (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.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience in communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

After you apply…

You may be required to take an assessment (about 19 minutes). If selected to move forward, a recruiter will reach out to share more about the role and answer questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to support your career and life outside of Verizon. They include health and wellness options, a matched 401(k) plan, stock incentives, holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and discounts. Compensation may include premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay, depending on the role. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, growing with tenure. Part-time employees’ benefits vary by individual circumstances.

This is a commission-based position with potential to earn more. Grow your network while guiding customers to grow their businesses.

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