Job Survey: Sales Associate

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Location: Newport News, VA Company: Verizon Experience: Mid-level Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma

Job Responsibilities I spend 4 hrs a day on a computer. Im a telemarketer at Verizon. I make outgoing calls to customers and must have a knowledge of computer systems. Uppers I get to sell my personality as a sales representative and I love working with the public. Downers The bad parts are when they hang up or aren't interested. Lifestyle You only work nights and two weekends a month so its great. The dress code is business casual and there is no travel invovled. Compensation The base salary is $8.50 pr/hr. Bonuses are given depending on sales performance up to $150. There are no stock options. Advice to Jobseekers You have to be sharp and willing to take rejection. This Sales Associate career survey is just one of 1000s of exclusive career surveys available on Vault. Find out what it's actually like on the job with Vault's job surveys. Read all Vault Career Surveys for the inside scoop on specific jobs Read Vault Employee Surveys for the inside scoop on specific employers Read Vault Student/Alumni Surveys for the inside scoop on colleges and grad schools