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Verizon

Retail Sales Associate

Verizon, El Cerrito, California, United States, 94530

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Overview

When you join Verizon, you’ll find a place to share your ideas freely and grow in a career that values innovation, impact, and learning. Our V Team is a community that listens, learns, and supports each other as we connect people to what brings them joy. 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 communication skills to fulfill customer needs with simple, 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.

Compensation and benefits

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. Planning to go above and beyond? The commission program provides opportunities for top performers to earn more, with the potential to total $65,000+ to $73,500+ annually. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) are designed to help you move forward in your career and in life outside of Verizon, including health and well-being benefits, education and career support, and more. Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision

Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible contributions; student loan repayments or a combination of both

$2,500 stock grant per year

Sales recognition programs with travel, gifts, and other incentives

Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)

Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents

Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance

Discounts on Verizon products and services, plus 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. Hear from Verizon Retail team members about training, culture, and benefits as you apply your skills and 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 and/or military experience

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule known four weeks in advance)

Openness to take additional shifts and earn more income, typically during peak periods

Even better if you have one or more of the following: Experience in a commission-based environment

Demonstrated sales experience in finding customer solutions

Customer service experience

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above. After you apply

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 to share more about the role and answer questions. Where you’ll be working

This is a 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 life outside of Verizon. Benefits include health and wellness options, 401(k) with matching, stock programs, holidays and personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and more. Depending on the role, compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and other incentives. Newly hired employees may start with up to 15 days of vacation per year, increasing with service. Part-time benefits vary by individual circumstances.

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