Verizon Hiring For 100 Full-Time Sales Reps

The jobs will pay up to $20 an hour and include 401k benefits and other incentives, including some roles that will include sales commissions.

“Tampa is ideal for this new service center for many reasons, including a skilled, available labor pool; a great quality of life; and the outstanding job our existing employees already do to take care of our customers,” said Jeanmarie Milla, Verizon’s Florida region president.  “This expansion shows Verizon’s commitment to the Tampa Bay market as we continue to grow our industry-leading FiOS business in Florida and other markets across the country.”

“Verizon’s expansion in Tampa is an indication of how we are successfully growing our economy, and why we are leading the state out of the recession," said Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. "I appreciate Verizon’s ongoing investment and look forward to welcoming 100 new employees to our downtown core.”  

Verizon has been cited as a great place to work by DiversityInc, G.I. Jobs, Latina Style, Working Mother and numerous other organizations.

“Verizon is a valued member of this community, and one of our largest private employers,” said Ken Hagan, chairman of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. “Its decision to expand here is a testament to the strength of our local workforce, and to the positive business climate we’ve created in Hillsborough County.”

In addition to the support of Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa, economic development partners like the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation and the Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance are connecting Verizon with resources to assist in the recruitment, hiring and training of qualified employees.

“Our existing local businesses play a significant role in the economic prosperity of the community, and we remain committed to ensuring their success," said David Pizzo, chair of the Tampa Hillsborough EDC and market president, West Florida region for Florida Blue. "We congratulate Verizon on this expansion, and we look forward to the company’s continued growth in Tampa Bay.”

Florida Gov. Rick Scott sees it as a sign that the state's efforts to keep taxes low and regulations down is working.

“I was proud to announce Verizon’s creation of 750 jobs in the Orlando area a few months ago, and it’s exciting that Verizon is bringing 100 additional jobs to Florida families in Tampa," said Scott. "We have worked hard to keep taxes and regulations low and to make Florida the best state in the nation to do business. With Verizon’s new expansion, we can clearly see that it’s working.”

Applicants may apply for the jobs immediately, and must do so online at http://verizon.com/tampasalesassociate. Selected applicants will be notified and invited to take qualifying tests.