Overview
When you join Verizon, you’ll be part of a community where ideas are welcomed and growth is encouraged. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. Our V Team is about listening, learning, and lifting communities everywhere.
What you’ll be doing
As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.
Join Verizon today and be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus! (subject to the terms and conditions of the award)
We’re hiring immediately! This isn’t your typical entry-level retail position. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of sales experience, you can earn $16.00 to $21.00 per hour in base pay, plus up to $16,000 a year in individual-based commissions if you hit all your sales goals. Planning to go above and beyond? With our commission program, the opportunities are unlimited for employees who exceed their sales goals. Top performers could make an extra $14,500 or more in individual-based commissions, giving you the chance to earn a total of $65,000+ to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.
Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we’ve got you covered!
- Best in class medical, dental, and vision
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions
- $2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon's Stock Together award program
- Sales recognition programs that include travel, gifts, and other incentives
- Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
- Eight 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 up to 50% off on Verizon products and services
- Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more
This position is a great way to jumpstart your career! One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024. Hear from our Verizon Retail team members about being part of a team that invests in you, including our training programs and benefits, to elevate your career.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need to have:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One or more years of relevant experience (work experience and/or military experience).
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (your schedule is provided four weeks in advance).
- Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during peak periods.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Experience working in a commission-based environment.
- Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
- Customer service experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
After you apply
You may be required to take an assessment. It takes about 19 minutes to complete. If you’re selected to move forward, one of our recruiters will reach out to tell you more about the role and answer your questions.
Where you’ll be working
In this worksite-based role, you’ll work onsite at a defined location(s).
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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 help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, identity protection, and insurance options, to a matched 401(k) savings plan and stock incentive programs. We offer holidays and personal days, tuition assistance, and other incentives as part of our total rewards package.
Newly hired employees may receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with service. Compensation may include premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances depending on the role.
The starting base pay rate for the location listed on this job requisition is: $18.27 per hour.