Who We Are:
We’re a company whose values – Integrity, Respect, Performance Excellence, and Accountability - guide the actions of every member of our team, and serve as a source of pride. They are a reflection of our determination to provide superior solutions to all of our global clients.
Our mission is to deliver value through global capabilities, integrated service portfolios and our commitment to a customer-first philosophy. Our employees drive our vision – to be the premier global communications partner for large business customers, government and education.
What We Do:
At Verizon Business we believe in delivering a world-class customer experience. We embrace a culture of customer-centric behavior, strong financial discipline and ethical practices. We strive to provide a challenging and innovative employee work environment, and we offer Total Rewards for a job well done.
What We Offer:
When you help us deliver on our promise to our clients, we return the favor by delivering best-in-class rewards and benefits to you through our Total Rewards package, including medical/dental/vision from day one, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, work/life programs, continuous learning, and generous tuition assistance.
What Are You Waiting For?
With so many opportunities within so many disciplines, there’s certain to be a position that’s just right for you at Verizon Business. Visit www.verizon.com/careers to learn more.
| Job Reference Number | 243733 |
| Location | Houston, TX |
Responsibilities
FUTURE LEADERS START HERE! If you embrace new challenges and welcome the responsibility of leadership—why not accelerate your career at Verizon Wireless? Our Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP) provides you award-winning training and the dynamic experience to cultivate your current experience level into a leadership role at the leading wireless company. Kick-starting your career right out of college, the first phase of our RLDP provides you with experience in the operational aspects of running a business. This "Operations Immersion" rotation provides: - Knowledge of and expertise in the retail environment. - Introduction to products, services, store operations, and customer service solutions. - Industry-leading training and interaction with business leaders and fellow team members. Phase two provides you with 12 months to start acquiring the skills to inspire and develop a highly motivated sales team, build your product knowledge and learn how to use highly effective sales strategies. This "Sales Acceleration" phase provides: - Teamwork fundamentals and how to coach high-performance sales teams to meet sales goals and quotas. - Insight on creating quick solutions for customers to build a long-lasting relationship with Verizon Wireless. - The opportunity to create a dynamic, productive retail environment. After mastering management techniques that will put you on a direct path to success, you'll spend the final 6 months of the program in a management role. You'll focus your talents in the "Leadership Readiness" phase by taking responsibility for: - Creating, building, and maintaining long-lasting relationships with customers. - The hands-on experience of running a successful retail location. - Developing the sales skills for your own diverse team of employees and motivating them to succeed. CAREERS FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE! If you think you have the drive and ambition to begin the next chapter in your life, you should consider Verizon Wireless' Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP). This program is a great way to begin your journey toward a successful future. So, after graduation, start your career with Verizon Wireless as part of a team that's committed to doing and being the best. To view more information on the program visit www.vzwrldp.com
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- MUST be a 2008 or 2009 GRADUATE with at least a Bachelor's degree in Retail/Sales Management and/or equivalent Business degree
- Previous experience working in a retail environment
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to analyze customer needs, present solutions and add value through delivery of products and services
- Work well in a fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking
- Effective sales, negotiation and closing skills
- Flexible work schedule; including nights, weekends and holidays
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Ability to relocate to various locations within the region, during the 24-month period. The region is made up of Houston, TX, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Florida. Relocation benefits will be provided, if qualified.
We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.
It takes dedicated, hard-working people like you to provide the nation's best, most reliable wireless network. That's why we offer some of the best benefits around. And the best part is, the day you start is the day your medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation, training and tuition reimbursement benefits start.
We also know how important work/life issues are in today's marketplace. And we reward you with competitive time off and employee assistance programs so you can manage work with the rest of your life.
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