Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Sacramento

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: October 24th, 2025

When you join Verizon, you’ll find a place to share ideas, learn, grow, and thrive. Verizon connects people to what brings them joy and drives innovation, creativity, and impact. Our V Team is a community that listens, learns, and supports each other wherever we show up.

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.

• 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 a typical entry-level retail position. 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 earn extra commissions, giving you 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 life outside of Verizon, including health and well-being benefits and education investments.

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6%
• $2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon's Stock Together program
• Sales recognition programs with travel, gifts, 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 $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts on Verizon products and services 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. Learn more about our new hire experience, training programs, 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, demonstrated through work experience or military experience
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule provided four weeks in advance)
• Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during summer months 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 qualification listed above.

You may be required to take an assessment. It takes about 19 minutes to complete. 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

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 of Verizon. Depending on the role, employees may receive premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with service. For part-timers, benefits vary by individual circumstances.

The starting base pay rate for the location listed on this job requisition is: $18.27 per hour.

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