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Get Access To All JobsDo the hottest new tech trends excite you? Do you naturally make connections with people everywhere you go? Then a Mobile Expert role with Wireless Vision would be a perfect fit for you.
In this role, you will represent the T-Mobile brand and meet customers’ wireless needs. As a member of the store team, you will work as a team to meet both personal and company goals!
Your Talents:
- Provide exceptional customer service to individuals visiting the Wireless Vision store, including greeting customers, answering phones and assessing their needs.
- Exceed monthly revenue goals through acquiring new customer accounts, maximizing existing customers’ accounts to identify revenue opportunities, and excelling in quality metrics.
- Participate in marketing efforts to solicit new business, including but not limited to outbound calling, community involvement, outreach programs, and promoting the brand inside and outside the store/retail location.
- Assist with all functions within a retail store in compliance with Wireless Vision policies and procedures.
- Work with store management in opening, closing and operating the retail facility, including but not limited to cash handling, inventory count and deposits as governed by operations control standards.
- Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
- Share customer experience with the rest of your team, including Management.
- Ensure maintenance of store appearance, back room, restrooms and individual work area according to the retail store standards.
- Assist customers with service activations, changes and bill payments, respond to billing inquiries, equipment replacement, sell accessories and process price plan changes and upgrades.
- Build customers' confidence by making their experience comfortable and simple while meeting their needs.
- Engage in service selling and right fitting the customer with the appropriate total technology solution.
- Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by management.
Your Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months experience in retail or another environment with a strong customer focus.
- Professional, energetic and positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communications skills.
- Flexible scheduling availability.
- Completed High school diploma/GED.
- Bilingual preferred in certain locations.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours) on the sales floor.
- Must be able to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
What We’ll Offer:
- Competitive paid time-off program
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k match
- Phone service discounts
- Development and growth opportunities
Wireless Vision is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers and assisting them with their needs
- Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently for transactions
- Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits
- Engage in upselling techniques to enhance customer purchases
- Maintain merchandising standards to ensure an appealing store layout
- Stock shelves and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability
- Handle cash transactions accurately while adhering to cash handling procedures
- Assist in training and supervising new staff members as needed
- Utilize effective phone etiquette when responding to customer inquiries
- Apply basic math skills for accurate pricing and transactions
Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers
- Experience in retail sales, preferably in a grocery store environment
- Knowledge of retail math concepts for sales analysis and inventory management
- Proficiency in cashiering and handling cash transactions responsibly
- Ability to perform basic math calculations quickly and accurately
- Experience with merchandising techniques to enhance product visibility
- Bilingual abilities are a plus, enhancing communication with diverse customers
- Previous supervising experience is beneficial for team dynamics
Join our team as a Sales Associate where your skills will contribute to creating an enjoyable shopping experience while driving sales success!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Do the hottest new tech trends excite you? Do you naturally make connections with people everywhere you go? Then a Mobile Expert role with Wireless Vision would be a perfect fit for you.
In this role, you will represent the T-Mobile brand and meet customers’ wireless needs. As a member of the store team, you will work as a team to meet both personal and company goals!
Your Talents:
- Provide exceptional customer service to individuals visiting the Wireless Vision store, including greeting customers, answering phones and assessing their needs.
- Exceed monthly revenue goals through acquiring new customer accounts, maximizing existing customers’ accounts to identify revenue opportunities, and excelling in quality metrics.
- Participate in marketing efforts to solicit new business, including but not limited to outbound calling, community involvement, outreach programs, and promoting the brand inside and outside the store/retail location.
- Assist with all functions within a retail store in compliance with Wireless Vision policies and procedures.
- Work with store management in opening, closing and operating the retail facility, including but not limited to cash handling, inventory count and deposits as governed by operations control standards.
- Complete accurate paperwork and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
- Share customer experience with the rest of your team, including Management.
- Ensure maintenance of store appearance, back room, restrooms and individual work area according to the retail store standards.
- Assist customers with service activations, changes and bill payments, respond to billing inquiries, equipment replacement, sell accessories and process price plan changes and upgrades.
- Build customers' confidence by making their experience comfortable and simple while meeting their needs.
- Engage in service selling and right fitting the customer with the appropriate total technology solution.
- Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned by management.
Your Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months experience in retail or another environment with a strong customer focus.
- Professional, energetic and positive attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal/interpersonal communications skills.
- Flexible scheduling availability.
- Completed High school diploma/GED.
- Bilingual preferred in certain locations.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 9 hours) on the sales floor.
- Must be able to move and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
What We’ll Offer:
- Competitive paid time-off program
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k match
- Phone service discounts
- Development and growth opportunities
Wireless Vision is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers and assisting them with their needs
- Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently for transactions
- Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits
- Engage in upselling techniques to enhance customer purchases
- Maintain merchandising standards to ensure an appealing store layout
- Stock shelves and manage inventory levels to ensure product availability
- Handle cash transactions accurately while adhering to cash handling procedures
- Assist in training and supervising new staff members as needed
- Utilize effective phone etiquette when responding to customer inquiries
- Apply basic math skills for accurate pricing and transactions
Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers
- Experience in retail sales, preferably in a grocery store environment
- Knowledge of retail math concepts for sales analysis and inventory management
- Proficiency in cashiering and handling cash transactions responsibly
- Ability to perform basic math calculations quickly and accurately
- Experience with merchandising techniques to enhance product visibility
- Bilingual abilities are a plus, enhancing communication with diverse customers
- Previous supervising experience is beneficial for team dynamics
Join our team as a Sales Associate where your skills will contribute to creating an enjoyable shopping experience while driving sales success!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Retail Sales Consultant
Target employers who have sponsored OPT before
Large retail chains and telecommunications companies regularly hire OPT students and understand the authorization process. Searching for employers with a track record of OPT hires dramatically reduces the risk of an offer falling through over work authorization confusion.
Start your search at least 90 days before graduation
You can apply for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date, and DSO processing takes time. Starting early means you can have your EAD card in hand before your first day, which most employers require before you begin work.
Be upfront about your authorization status early
Disclose your OPT status before an offer is extended, not after. Most retail employers only need to verify your EAD card and do not file any petition on your behalf. Being transparent early avoids misunderstandings and builds trust with hiring managers.
Clarify the employer's role in the OPT process
OPT does not require employer sponsorship in the traditional sense. Your employer does not file a petition or pay fees. They simply verify your EAD and report your employment to your DSO. Explaining this clearly removes a major objection from hesitant hiring managers.
Track your unemployment days carefully
OPT allows a maximum of 90 unemployment days during the 12-month period. Gaps between retail roles count against that limit. Keep a record of your employment dates and move quickly if a role ends, so you do not unintentionally exceed the cap.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Retail Sales Consultant job qualify for OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree. A business, marketing, communications, or management degree generally supports a Retail Sales Consultant position. Your DSO or international student advisor can confirm the connection before you accept an offer, which is worth doing early to avoid complications with USCIS.
Do Retail Sales Consultant employers need to file paperwork to hire an OPT student?
No. Unlike H-1B sponsorship, OPT does not require the employer to file a petition or pay government fees. Your employer only needs to verify your Employment Authorization Document, or EAD, before your start date and report your employment details to your DSO. This makes retail hiring managers far more willing to move forward compared to other visa types.
Where can I find Retail Sales Consultant jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by employers open to work authorization. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on Retail Sales Consultant roles where the employer already understands OPT, which saves time compared to filtering through listings that reject international students at the screening stage.
Can I work part-time as a Retail Sales Consultant on OPT?
Yes. OPT permits part-time work, defined as at least 20 hours per week. However, part-time days still count toward your 90-day unemployment limit if you drop below that threshold, so it is important to stay at or above 20 hours consistently. Many retail roles offer flexible scheduling that can accommodate this requirement without issue.
What happens to my OPT if my Retail Sales Consultant job ends before my EAD expires?
You enter an unemployment period, and the 90-day clock starts running. You have 90 cumulative days across your entire OPT period to be unemployed before your status is at risk. If your role ends, begin searching immediately. Accepting a new qualifying retail or sales role resets your active employment status and stops the unemployment count from accumulating further.
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