Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Northbrook

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: October 8th, 2025

When you join Verizon, you’ll be part of a community that values ideas, growth, and impact. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. Our V Team emphasizes listening as a path to learning, collaboration in crisis and celebration, and building trust in how we show up — everywhere & always.

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.

• 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.

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. Top performers could make an extra $14,500 or more in 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, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both
• $2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon\'s Stock Together award program
• Sales recognition programs with travel, gifts, and other incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (up to 16 weeks when paired with short-term disability)
• Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts up to 50% off 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. You can learn more from Verizon Retail team members about our training programs, culture of learning, and benefits.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• 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.

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. We offer health and wellness benefits, a matched 401(k) plan, stock incentive programs, tuition assistance, holidays and personal days, parental leave, adoption assistance, and other incentives; compensation may include overtime, shift differential, or other premium pay where applicable. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, growing with tenure. For part-timers, benefits vary by role and eligibility.

This is a commission-based position with the potential to earn more. The starting base pay rate for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition is: $18.27 per hour.

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