AT&T Hiring for More Than 110 Retail Store Positions Across Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AT&T* announced it is hiring for more than 110 full-time and part-time retail sales consultant and sales support representative positions across Kentucky. These positions are available in AT&T's company owned retail (COR) stores and are a result of the continued expansion of AT&T's growing wireless segment which also includes the remodeling and expansion of AT&T's stores.

Potential candidates will focus first on delivering a respectful and expedient customer service experience while selling AT&T products and services, handling billing and account inquiries, processing payments, reviewing account activity, discussing rate plans and features, as well as troubleshooting and answering simple technical questions about smartphones and mobile services. Potential candidates will also educate consumers on the latest AT&T wired products available for purchase.

"AT&T's announcement is very good news in these difficult economic times," said Dave Adkisson, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber. "New private sector job growth is the only way to successfully grow our economy and provide needed opportunities for Kentuckians."

"When consumer demand for our products and services grows, so do employment opportunities," said Mary Pat Regan, president, AT&T Kentucky. "We are proud to be making a contribution to the local economy during these difficult economic times with plans to fill more of these positions and by providing world class products and services to consumers and businesses alike."

"This is good news in these economic times," said Mike Mangeot, president and CEO of the Kentucky Association of Economic Developers. "State and local leaders are to be commended for making Kentucky a business-friendly state and one that attracts investment."  

AT&T employees are not only committed to providing unmatched customer service, but to giving back to their local communities.  AT&T employees have the opportunity to participate with many organizations that AT&T proudly supports which include United Way, the Boys and Girls Clubs and more.

"Our customers are our number one priority, and I am confident the addition of these new jobs in our retail stores will enhance AT&T's already solid reputation as a leader in customer service," said Jim Thorpe, vice president and general manager of AT&T mobility and consumer markets, AT&T Kentucky and Tennessee. "In addition, we seek individuals equally passionate about customer service and new technologies who would enjoy helping people mobilize their lives for everywhere they live, work, and play."

AT&T operates 33 stores in Kentucky. Additional information on these positions and AT&T's many job openings can be found at www.att.jobs. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.

AT&T Mobility is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

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