Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Farmington

16 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, Connecticut

Job ID: R-1081525

Apply prior to the end date: October 17th, 2025

Overview

When you join Verizon, you’ll be part of a team that values ideas, growth, and impact. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. Our V Team is a community that anticipates, leads, and believes that listening is where learning begins. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

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 effective communication 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. 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 earn additional commissions, giving you the chance to earn total compensation in the range 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 support for 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%
• $2,500 stock grant per year as part of Verizon’s Stock Together program
• Sales recognition programs with awards, gifts, and 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 STD)
• 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 strong entry point into a retail career. One in five Verizon Retail employees moved laterally or promoted in 2024. Learn about our new hire experience, training programs, and benefits as you 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, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule provided four weeks in advance)
• Openness to pick up additional shifts, often during summer, November–December, and peak vacation periods

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

• Experience in a commission-based environment
• Demonstrated sales experience helping customers find solutions
• Customer service experience

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit, 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 (about 19 minutes). If selected to move forward, a recruiter will reach out with more information about the role and questions you may have.

Where you’ll be working

This is a 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 life outside of Verizon. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, identity protection, and more; a matched 401(k); stock incentives; paid holidays and personal days; parental leave and tuition assistance; discounts on Verizon products and other perks. Starting base pay rate for the location listed is $18.27 per hour.

Grow your network while guiding customers to grow their businesses. A win-win for your career.

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