Retail Sales Associate

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 phenomenal 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.
• Opportunities to engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.

Pay

• Base pay: $16.00 to $21.00 per hour
• Individual-based commissions: up to $18,000 a year if all sales goals are met
• Top performers could make an extra $14,500 or more in individual-based commissions
• Total annual earning potential: $65,000+ to $75,500+
• Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance

Benefits

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both
• Sales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (when paired with short-term disability, this benefit may provide up to 16 weeks of paid time off for the birthing parent)
• Up to $8K per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more

Schedule

• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (you'll know your schedule four weeks in advance)
• Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during the summer months, November through December, and/or during peak vacation periods
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a commission-based environment
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions
• Customer service experience
• Spanish Bilingual preferred