Consumer Sales Representative - Entry Level
About The Position
Universal Energy Solutions is hiring an entry-level Consumer Sales Representative for its Houston team. The role is designed for people beginning a sales career, changing industries, or seeking a new opportunity. The company provides training, coaching, and mentorship; prior sales experience is not required. The representative meets face-to-face with residential customers and business decision-makers to review electricity and natural gas supply plans, identify opportunities to reduce energy costs, and recommend competitive supplier options suited to customer needs. The workday begins at the office with team planning and preparation, followed by travel throughout an assigned territory, typically within 30 miles of the office. During the first two weeks, new hires receive paid training alongside experienced mentors. The company also offers ongoing coaching and career development in leadership, business management, and finances. Employees may take on larger customer portfolios and pursue advancement to Account Manager and other leadership positions. Universal Energy Solutions describes a promote-from-within culture and plans to expand into more than 20 additional markets over the next few years. Two compensation paths are described: base pay plus capped Tier 1 commissions on new accounts, or commission-only compensation with uncapped Tier 2 commissions and potential residual commissions on accounts managed and retained. Typical on-target earnings are stated as $55,000–$70,000, with top performers exceeding $100,000 in their first year. Commission is paid weekly, and additional performance-based incentives and bonuses are available. Health benefits are available after eligibility requirements are met.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort meeting with business owners face-to-face.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role.
- Self-motivation and strong communication and organizational skills.
- Competitiveness, coachability, and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Meet face-to-face with residential customers and business decision-makers.
- Review customers’ current electricity and natural gas supply plans.
- Help businesses identify opportunities to reduce energy costs.
- Recommend competitive energy supplier options based on customer needs.
- Build relationships with prospective commercial customers.
- Learn and use the customer consultation process alongside experienced mentors.
- Travel throughout an assigned territory, typically within a 30-mile radius of the office.
- Participate in team planning and preparation at the office before heading into the assigned territory.
- Develop skills to manage larger customer portfolios and advance professionally.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Commission paid weekly.
- Additional performance-based incentives and bonuses.
- Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met.
- Ongoing career coaching and development.
- Career path to Account Manager and leadership positions.
- Promote-from-within culture.
- Residual commission may be earned on accounts managed and retained under the commission-only compensation path.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
