Verizon Communications is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in Burbank
Verizon Communications, Burbank, CA, United States, 91520
Overview
Apply prior to the end date: October 31, 2025.
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 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. Compensation includes base pay and potential commissions:
- Base pay: $16.00 to $21.00 per hour
- Up to $16,000 a year in individual-based commissions if you hit all sales goals
- Top performers could earn additional commissions, with total annual earnings potentially ranging from $65,000+ to $73,500+ depending on geography, hours, and performance
Benefits and perks start on day one and are designed to help you grow in your career and life outside Verizon. These include health and well-being benefits, education investments, and more.
- Best in class medical, dental, and vision
- Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6%
- $2,500 stock grant per year (Stock Together)
- Sales recognition programs with 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 $8,000 per year in tuition assistance
- Discounts on Verizon products/services and other perks
One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024. You’ll hear from team members about our training programs, culture of learning, 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 (work or military)
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule known four weeks in advance)
- Openness to pick up additional shifts to 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 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, apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification.
You may be required to take an assessment (~19 minutes). If selected, a recruiter will reach out with more information.
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 help you move forward in your career and life outside Verizon, including health and wellness benefits, education assistance, tuition assistance, and more. Some highlights:
- Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay (depending on role)
- Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, growing with service
- Disability, life, identity protection, and other insurance options
- Matched 401(k) savings plan and stock incentive programs
- Company-paid holidays and personal days
Starting base pay rate for the location listed: $18.27 per hour.
Grow your network while helping customers grow their businesses.
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