Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in College Place
Verizon Communications, College Place, WA, United States, 99324
Location: 1705 SE Meadowbrook BLVD, College Place, Washington
Job ID: R-1085485
Apply prior to the end date: October 17th, 2025
Overview
When you join Verizon, you’ll be part of a community focused on innovation, growth, and impact. Our V Team emphasizes listening, learning, and elevating our communities. This position is a Verizon Retail Sales Associate in a defined work location.
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 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 base pay from $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus up to $16,000 a year in individual-based commissions if you hit all sales goals. Top performers could earn additional commissions, with potential to reach $65,000+ to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.
Benefits starting day one include health and well-being benefits and support for education and career growth.
Best in class medical, dental, and vision
Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions
$2,500 stock grant per year (Stock Together)
Sales recognition programs with travel incentives and other rewards
Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
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%) and additional employee discounts
This position is a great way to jumpstart your career. One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024. Our new hire experience, training programs, and culture support your growth and learning.
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 (schedule known four weeks in advance)
Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during summer, November–December, and peak vacation periods
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Experience in commission-based environments
Demonstrated sales experience in helping customers find solutions
Customer service experience
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit, you are encouraged to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
After you apply…
You may be required to take a 19-minute assessment. If selected to move forward, a recruiter will contact you with more role details and next steps.
Where you’ll be working
Worksite-based role; you’ll be on-site at a defined location.
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 Verizon. Benefits include health and wellness options, education and career investments, a matched 401(k) plan, stock incentives, holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and other incentives. Depending on the role, compensation may include premium pay (overtime, shift, holiday pay, etc.). Newly hired employees may receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, developing with service. Part-time employee benefits vary by circumstances.
This is a commission-based position with the potential to earn more. The starting base pay rate for the listed location is: $18.27 per hour.
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