Verizon Communications is hiring: Retail Sales Associate in Norridge

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: October 26, 2025.

What it’s like to join Verizon: you’ll be part of a team that values ideas, growth, and impact. Our V Team is a community that listens, learns, and supports each other as we connect people with what brings them joy.

What you’ll be doing

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you’ll 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.
• 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 benefits are designed to help you grow:

• Base pay from $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, plus up to $16,000 per year in individual-based commissions if goals are met; top performers may earn additional commissions for a total of $65,000+ to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours, and performance.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with matching contributions up to 6%; stock grants; sales recognition programs; and more.
• Five weeks of paid time off; eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents; tuition assistance up to $8,000 per year; discounts on Verizon products and services; and additional employee discounts.

Other notes: this position is a great way to jumpstart your career. One in five Verizon Retail employees received lateral or promotional moves in 2024.

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 to earn more income during peak 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 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 information.

Where you’ll be working

Work is onsite at a defined location.

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

Benefits include health and wellness options, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, stock grants, paid time off, parental leave, and other incentives. Some benefits vary by role and location; new hires may receive up to 15 days of vacation per year that grows with tenure. For part-timers, eligibility may vary.

This is a commission-based position with potential to earn more. The starting base pay rate for the Illinois location(s) listed is $18.27 per hour.

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