Retail Sales Associate

Verizon; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan with matching contributions

$2,500 stock grant per year

Five weeks of paid time off

Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Retail Sales Associate in Syracuse, NY. This role involves generating sales through exceptional customer service, with a compensation range from $16.00 to $21.00 per hour plus commissions, potentially earning up to $73,500+ annually. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) matching plan, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Openness to pick up additional shifts.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales by using exceptional customer service.
• Learn and uncover customers' needs by asking the right questions.
• Provide complete top-down sales solutions.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career — a place to share your ideas freely and to grow and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. Our V Team is a community that listens, learns, and builds trust in how we show up, everywhere and always.

What you\'ll be doing as a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

This position is a great way to jumpstart your career. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance. 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, with a total range of approximately $65,000 to $73,500+ annually.

Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon.

• Best in class medical, dental, and vision
• Verizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions
• $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)
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition assistance
• Discounts on Verizon products and services
• Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more

What we\'re looking for

You\'ll need to have:

• High school diploma or GED
• One or more years of relevant experience
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (schedule provided four weeks in advance)
• Openness to pick up additional shifts, typically during peak periods

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in a commission-based environment
• Demonstrated sales experience and ability to solve customer needs
• Customer service experience

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit, you\'ll be encouraged to apply even if you don\'t meet every preferred qualification.

After you apply

You may be required to take an assessment (about 19 minutes). If selected to move forward, a recruiter will provide more information about the role and next steps.

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 (additional notes)

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon, including health and wellness benefits, education and career investments, a matched 401(k), stock incentive programs, and other incentives. Newly hired employees may receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with service. Part-time employees may have different eligibility for benefits.