Salesperson for Retail Sales

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. 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. 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. 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. Compensation varies by geography, hours worked, and performance.
Join Verizon today and be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus! (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
~ 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
~ Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more.

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.
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.
Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions.
Customer service experience.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. 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. The starting base pay rate for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition is: $18.27 per hour.