Retail Service Associate
About the job
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Relevant work experience of 0–2 years is listed.
- Demonstrated communication, critical thinking and problem-solving, customer focus, professional integrity, resilience, self-motivation, teamwork, technical knowledge, and workplace organization are required.
- Activate new devices and bring-your-own-device products to the network while guiding customers through tablet setup and connectivity options.
- Activate and pair wearable devices and educate customers about accessories and add-ons.
- Demonstrate device features and capabilities and serve as a technical resource for customers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex device or service issues, including account security, lost or stolen devices, and access recovery.
- Use advanced tools to manage mobile escalations.
- Transfer contacts, emails, and media; perform password resets with credential verification; and activate and configure SIM or eSIM connectivity.
- Perform in-depth diagnostics, process returns and exchanges, and assist with warranty claims and replacement processes.
- Maintain clean, functioning, and accessible devices, counters, accessories, and walkways.
- Fulfill Xfinity Mobile on-demand deliveries and BAPIS pickups by accurately staging orders, ensuring smooth handoffs, and identifying upsell opportunities.
- Provide hands-on device demonstrations during customer check-in.
- Support store resets, merchandising, visual standards, product placement, and operational readiness.
- Inspect back-of-house areas to ensure inventory is clean, secure, and properly placed.
- Facilitate device swaps and process equipment returns in compliance with company policies.
- Promote digital options, participate in huddles, callbacks, and feedback loops, and support operational results and an inclusive store culture.
About the company
Comcast provides high-speed internet, cable television, and phone services to residential and business customers while also operating major media networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company delivers these services through its Xfinity and Sky brands and generates revenue by selling subscriptions, advertising space, and entertainment experiences. Unlike many competitors, Comcast controls both the distribution infrastructure and the content itself, allowing it to manage the entire pipeline from production to the consumer's home. Its goal is to use this integrated network to provide a wide range of media and technology services to a global audience.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1963
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 Peacock turned profitable, posting $189 million EBITDA and 48 million subscribers.
- Xfinity Mobile added 448,000 lines in Q2 2026, crossing 10.2 million total lines.
- Comcast announced June 29, 2026 NBCUniversal and Sky separation to unlock valuation.
What critics are saying
- Comcast lost 167,000 broadband customers in Q2 2026 as fiber and fixed wireless intensify.
- June 29, 2026 spinoff plans risk execution distraction, financing strain, and stranded overhead.
- Net debt near $82.7 billion leaves Comcast exposed if broadband pricing keeps collapsing.
What makes Comcast unique
- Comcast reaches 65 million homes with cable, wireless, and multi-gig broadband.
- NBCUniversal owns Peacock, Olympics, NFL, and Universal Parks, bundling irreplaceable IP.
- Comcast’s 200-edge network improves live streaming and network monitoring at scale.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company News
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Consumer advocate Clark Howard warned on his 23 September 2026 podcast that cable internet providers are "gouging" customers on autopay by steadily increasing bills. Charter Communications and Comcast quietly raise promotional rates from around $50 to $95 or more over 36 months, costing loyal customers an extra $840 over two years. Charter lost 172,000 internet customers in Q2 2026, whilst Comcast lost 167,000 domestic broadband subscribers. Yet Charter's revenue grew 4% year-over-year through "promotional rate step-ups and rate adjustments". Howard recommends calling retention lines and citing competitor rates from fibre or fixed wireless providers like Verizon or T-Mobile, which offer service at roughly $40 monthly. Charter shares have fallen 56% over the past year to $118, whilst Comcast dropped 20% to around $23.