Verizon Wireless Adding Over 135 New Jobs In The New York Metro Region

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, owner of America's largest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, is seeking highly-qualified applicants to fill new positions now available in the company's business sales and retail store teams throughout the New York Metro Region.

Verizon Wireless is currently looking to hire 20 full-time Inside Sales Representatives in Orangeburg, NY and 118 part-time Retail Sales (RSR) and Retail Customer Support (CCR) positions throughout the region, including New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island. 

"At Verizon Wireless, we value our customers and believe that local investment is critical in order to provide the world-class quality service that caters to the unique technology needs of our customers," said Pat Devlin, President New York Metro Region for Verizon Wireless. "We're proud to be able to expand our local investment further by creating new job opportunities within the New York Metro Region."

Verizon Wireless consistently ranks as one of the best places to work in the United States. For example, for 12 consecutive years, Verizon Wireless has been named to Working Mother Magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" list. Also, earlier this year, Verizon captured the No. 1 spot on Training Magazine's Top 125 list—the 11th consecutive year that they have been included on the list. Additionally, for the seventh year, Black Enterprise magazine named Verizon one of the "40 Best Companies for Diversity." For more information, visit http://aboutus.verizonwireless.com/awards2012.html.

Verizon Wireless offers highly competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, and vision care coverage that begins on the first day of employment. Employees also can take advantage of numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Job requirements for Inside Sales Representatives include one year of sales experience in a commission environment, and a college degree is preferred. For more information, interested candidates may visit the company's website at http://www22.verizon.com/jobs/verizon-wireless/search-jobs and in "Search Careers," enter Job ID # 300786.

Job requirements for Retail Sales Representatives (30 hours per week) include 1-2 years of sales experience in a commission environment, and a college degree is preferred. Job requirements for Retail Customer Support Representatives include at least one year of related experience, and a college degree is preferred. Among the new part-time employees being sought are English-Spanish speaking candidates to meet the needs of the New York Metro Region's growing Hispanic population.

For more information, interested candidates may visit the company's website at http://www22.verizon.com/jobs/verizon-wireless/search-jobs and in "Search Careers," enter the following Job ID #'s:

• Hazlet, West Long Branch, Freehold, NJ: 298032 PT RSR, 298033 PT CCR
• Staten Island, NY: 297899 PT RSR
• East Brunswick, Union, Bridgewater, Butler, Rockaway, Paramus, Ft Lee, NJ: 298119 PT RSR, 298117 PT CCR
• Manhattan & Queens, NY: 298005 PT RSR, 298006 PT CCR
• Westchester & Rockland Counties, NY: 299169 PT RSR
• Bronx, Hartsdale, NY: 300118 PT CCR
• Long Island, NY: 297941 PT RSR, 297943 PT CCR

More information about Verizon Wireless products and services is available at www.verizonwireless.com or by calling1-800-2-JOIN IN.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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SOURCE Verizon Wireless