PHILADELPHIA, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon
Wireless has announced plans to add 150 positions in the
Philadelphia Tri-State region in retail sales. Interested
candidates can apply online by visiting the Verizon Wireless
website at www.vzwcareers.com. The positions offer competitive
salaries and benefits, including health care coverage that begins
on the first day of employment, and participation in the company's
401 (k) program with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 6 percent
of an employee's salary contribution.
"Verizon Wireless is a fast-growing leader in a dynamic and
innovative industry and we're seeking motivated and talented
professionals to join our retail sales team. We know that
Philadelphia is one of the top
technology regions in the country and our company welcomes
candidates who can add their talents to those of the best wireless
communications team in the industry," said Rob Miller, Philadelphia Tri-State Region
President for Verizon Wireless.
The company employs more than 1,400 in the Philadelphia
Tri-State region and more than 72,000 employees nationwide. It has
consistently been singled out for its commitment to work-life
balance, industry-leading benefits and top-notch employee training
and development.
The company has been named one of the best companies for working
moms by Working Mother for 13 straight years and Computer World
lists Verizon Wireless as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in
IT." CivilianJobs.com named Verizon Most Valuable Employer for
Military in 2013. The company offers tuition reimbursement,
adoption assistance and bonuses and promotes work/life balance by
offering on-site college courses, education study rooms, dining
facilities and state-of-the-art fitness centers staffed with
personal trainers.
Verizon Wireless actively recruits military veterans
The company also encourages veterans to apply for open
positions. "Veterans return home every day and have to begin new
lives as civilians," said regional president Miller. "We believe
the leadership skills they develop in service to our country are
invaluable to a results-oriented team environment such as
ours."
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest and most reliable
4G LTE and 3G networks. The company serves 102.8 million retail
customers, including 96.8 million retail postpaid customers.
Headquartered in Basking Ridge,
N.J., with 72,000 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. For the latest news and updates
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SOURCE Verizon Wireless