Direct Sales Representative (B2B Sales) - Schaumburg, IL
About The Position
Universal Energy Solutions is hiring motivated individuals to join our Schaumburg team as Direct Sales Representatives. This entry-level position is designed for people who enjoy working with others and want to build a successful career. No previous sales experience is required, as the company provides training, coaching, and mentorship. In this role, you will work directly with local business owners to review their electricity and natural gas supply plans, introduce competitive supplier options, and recommend solutions that fit their business needs. The role involves developing new business opportunities and learning a proven sales system alongside experienced Account Managers. The company is expanding into new markets and is looking for motivated individuals to grow with them. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with others and are looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career. Top performers often come from backgrounds in restaurants, retail, hospitality, customer service, or athletics, where they developed communication, problem-solving, and hard work skills. The role offers two compensation paths: Base Pay + Commission (weekly base pay and performance-based commissions, ideal for beginners) and Commission-Only (available for experienced professionals or those who transition after building consistent success). Typical first-year earnings range from $55,000–$90,000, with many earning around $70,000 in their first year. The company offers paid training, daily coaching, and mentorship from experienced sales professionals for the first 4-6 weeks to help new hires learn the sales system, build confidence, and develop skills for long-term success. Universal Energy Solutions helps businesses reduce energy costs by connecting them with competitive electricity and natural gas supplier programs.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Comfortable meeting with business owners face-to-face
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role
- Self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Meet face-to-face with local business owners and decision-makers.
- Review current electricity and natural gas supply plans.
- Help businesses identify opportunities to reduce their energy costs.
- Recommend energy supplier options based on each customer’s needs.
- Develop new commercial customer relationships.
- Learn our proven sales system alongside experienced mentors.
- Travel throughout an assigned territory (typically within a 30-mile radius of the office).
- Build the skills needed to grow into an Account Manager role.
Benefits
- Multiple compensation paths designed to support your career goals
- Paid training
- Weekly payouts
- Performance-based incentives
- Hands-on training from experienced mentors
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Promote-from-within culture
- Career path to Account Manager and leadership positions
- Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
