Retail Sales Associate Job at Verizon Communications in Forest Hills

Overview

Apply prior to the end date: November 10th, 2025

When you join Verizon, you’ll be part of a company that values ideas, growth, and impact. Our V Team is a community of people who listen, learn, and lead with curiosity. Join us to power and empower how people live, work, and play.

What you’ll be doing

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career 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 effective 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 at Verizon-sponsored events.

We’reHiring: This isn’t your 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 additional commissions, with potential total earnings 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 your life outside of Verizon. Examples include health and well-being benefits, education and career investments, 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 (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
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more

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 or military)
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule available 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 “even better” 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 to share more about the role and answer questions.

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 in your life outside Verizon. They include health and wellness benefits, education and career investment, 401(k) with match, stock programs, holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more. Depending on the role, compensation may include premium pay such as overtime or shift differentials. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, growing with tenure.

This is a commission-based position with the potential to earn more.

Grow your network while helping customers grow their businesses.

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