Verizon Communications is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in Lakewood

Job ID: R-1085733

Location: 2125 S 320th ST, Federal Way, Washington

Apply prior to the end date: October 23rd, 2025

Overview

Join Verizon as a Retail Sales Associate. This full-time role offers the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within a retail store.

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 effective communication to fulfill customer needs with simple and intuitive tech solutions.
• Continuously develop yourself through ongoing training and up-skill in merchandising and inventory operational functions.
• 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 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 terms and conditions).

Compensation: $16.00 to $21.00 per hour in base pay, plus potential commissions. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.

Benefits and perks start on day one and include health and well-being benefits, education and career investment, 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 incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• 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 offers opportunities for lateral or promotional moves within Verizon, based on performance and business needs.

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)
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule known four weeks in advance)
• Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, especially during peak seasons

Even better if you have:

• Experience in a commission-based environment
• Demonstrated sales experience and the ability to find solutions for customers
• Customer service experience

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit, 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 reach out with more information about the role and next steps.

Where you’ll be working

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 Verizon. Benefits include health and wellness options, education and career investment, and more. Details include:

• Company-paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Tuition assistance (up to $8,000/year)
• Company-matched 401(k) with potential stock programs
• Discounts on Verizon products and services and additional employee discounts

Note: This is a commission-based position with potential to earn more. The starting base pay rate is listed for the location.

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