Retail Sales Associate

About the role

Verizon is looking for a full-time Retail Sales Associate to join its retail team in Hutchinson, Kansas. This position is centered on helping customers find the right technology and service solutions while contributing to store sales goals and customer growth. It is an onsite, worksite-based role with a 40-hour weekly schedule.

The role offers an opportunity to build a career with a company focused on innovation, teamwork, community connection, and continuous learning. Verizon emphasizes an environment where employees can share ideas, develop their skills, and grow professionally.

What you will do

• Drive in-store sales by using your interest in technology and strong customer service approach to promote Verizon products and services.
• Learn what customers need by building rapport and asking thoughtful, discovery-focused questions.
• Recommend products and service combinations that create a complete solution for the customer.
• Close sales by communicating clearly and helping customers choose simple, effective technology options.
• Continue building your capabilities through ongoing training, including store operations, merchandising, and inventory support.
• Reach out to existing Verizon customers through outbound calls and text messages to identify possible sales opportunities.
• Represent the company at community and off-site Verizon-sponsored events to help expand the customer base.

Compensation and incentives

This role includes base pay of $16.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on geography, hours worked, and performance. In addition, the commission plan can provide up to $18,000 per year in individual commissions if sales goals are achieved. High performers may earn an extra $14,500 or more in commissions, with total annual earnings potentially ranging from $65,000+ to $75,500+.

The position also includes a possible $2,500 sign-on bonus, subject to the award terms and conditions. This is a commission-based role with earning potential that increases with performance.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from day one
• 401(k) plan with employer matching of up to 6% of eligible contributions, including qualified student loan repayments or a combination of both
• Sales recognition programs with past rewards including travel, gifts, and other incentives
• Five weeks of paid time off covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents, with the birthing parent potentially receiving up to 16 weeks when combined with short-term disability
• Up to $8,000 in annual tuition assistance
• Discounts of up to 50% on Verizon products and services
• Extra employee savings on attractions, vehicles, travel, and more
• Additional benefits may include short- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home and auto insurance
• Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
• Up to 6 personal days per year
• New hires receive up to 15 vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
• Premium pay may apply depending on role, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of relevant experience, which may come from work history and/or military service
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with schedules shared four weeks in advance
• Willingness to take on extra shifts, especially during summer, November through December, and peak vacation periods
• Preferred background includes work in commission-based settings
• Additional advantage if you have customer-facing sales experience and a track record of helping customers find solutions
• Customer service experience is also an advantage
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification

Assessment and hiring process

Applicants may be asked to complete an assessment that takes about 19 minutes. If selected, a recruiter will contact you to discuss the role and answer questions.

Work location and schedule

This is a site-based role and requires working at a designated Verizon location. The standard weekly schedule is 40 hours.

Equal opportunity

Verizon states that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.