Retail Sales Associate

Verizon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Commission-based incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Verizon is hiring for an on-site retail sales role in the Jackson area. You will engage customers with a passion for technology, identify needs, and present complete solutions to drive sales.

Schedule includes evenings and weekends with training support to grow in merchandising and inventory responsibilities. You can earn base pay from $16.00 to $21.00 per hour plus commissions, with potential to achieve total compensation between $65,000 and $75,500+ yearly depending on performance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of relevant sales or customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays with advance schedule.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales by using passion for technology and customer service to expand Verizon network.
• Learn customer needs by building connections and asking the right questions.
• Present product insights and solutions to provide a complete top-down sales approach.
• Close sales using strong communication to meet customer needs with clear tech solutions.
• Continuously develop through training and up-skilling in merchandising and inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Communication

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

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.

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 $18,000 a year in individual-based commissions if you hit all your sales goals. Planning to go above and beyond? With our commission program, the opportunities are unlimited for employees who exceed their sales goals. Top performers could make an extra $14,500 or more in individual-based commissions, giving you the chance to earn a total of $65,000+ to $75,500+ annually. 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.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• 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.
• Even better if you have one or more of the following: Experience working in a commission-based environment.
• Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
• Customer service experience.

Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s). Scheduled Weekly Hours40

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

• From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package.

Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.

Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.

For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

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