Retail Sales Associate Spanish Bilingual

verizon; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance up to $8K

Paid time off

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Employee discounts on Verizon products

Job summary

Verizon is hiring a full-time Retail Sales Associate to grow sales in one of our stores. You will help customers select cutting-edge tech, uncover needs, and provide complete top-down solutions with strong communication.

Expect ongoing training and opportunities to expand your customer base through outreach. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years of sales or customer service experience, and bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Open to picking up additional shifts for more income.

Responsibilities

• Generate retail sales focusing on cutting-edge technology and customer service.
• Learn customer needs by building connections and asking questions.
• Present product insights and recommended solutions for a complete sales experience.
• Close sales using strong communication to meet customer needs.
• Participate in ongoing training and cross-functional store responsibilities.
• Grow customer base through outbound calls/texts to Verizon customers.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they are 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.

As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you will 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.

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.

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.

• Bilingual speakers in eligible locations may receive an extra $3,000 annually on top of their base pay and commission after passing a language assessment
• 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.

This position is a great way to jumpstart your career! Too good to be true? Hear from our Verizon Retail team members on what it's like to be part of a team that invests in you. From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.

What we're looking for...

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Bilingual Fluency in English and Spanish.
• 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.

After you apply...

You may be required to take an assessment. It takes about 19 minutes to comple