Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Lake in the Hills

Overview

Job location: 202 N Randall Rd, Lake In The Hills, Illinois

Job ID: R-1073407

Apply prior to the end date: September 16th, 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 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 individual-based 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, including health and well-being benefits, education subsidies, and more.

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions
• $2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon's Stock Together program
• Sales recognition programs with incentives and travel opportunities
• 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 and additional employee discounts

This position is a strong start to your career. One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024, with opportunities to learn, train, and grow.

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 pickup additional shifts, especially during peak periods

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

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

You may be required to take an assessment (about 19 minutes). If selected to move forward, 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 hours per week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. They include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, identity protection, tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, stock programs, holidays and personal time off, parental leave, and other incentives. Starting base pay rate for Illinois is $18.27 per hour. Some roles may include premium pay and additional allowances depending on the position.

Grow your network while providing guidance to help customers grow their businesses. A win-win for your career.

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