Verizon Communications is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in San Diego

Overview

Job ID: R-1085982

Apply prior to the end date: November 1, 2025

Location: Verizon retail worksite-based role

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 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.
• 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.

Compensation and career potential:

Base pay from $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus up to $16,000 per year in individual-based commissions if you hit all sales goals. Top performers may earn extra commissions, potentially totaling $65,000 to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.

Benefits and perks start on day one and are designed to support your career and life outside Verizon, including health and well-being benefits and education/career investment opportunities.

• 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 rewards 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 with short-term disability)
• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts on Verizon products/services and additional employee discounts

One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024, reflecting opportunities for growth within the company.

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 and earn more income, especially during peak seasons

Even better if you have:

• Experience in a commission-based environment
• Demonstrated sales experience and 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 listed qualification.

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 details about the role and next steps.

Where you’ll be working

This is a worksite-based role, located at a defined Verizon location.

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 other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and life outside Verizon, including:

• Health and wellness benefit options (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, etc.)
• Matched 401(k) savings plan
• Stock incentive programs and tuition assistance
• Paid holidays and personal days, parental leave, adoption assistance
• Discounts on Verizon products/services and other incentives

Newly hired employees may receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, growing with service. This is a commission-based position with a starting base pay rate for the location listed.

Grow your network while helping customers grow their businesses—an opportunity that can be a win-win for your career.

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