Direct Sales Representative (B2B Sales) - Schaumburg, IL
About The Position
Universal Energy Solutions is hiring an entry-level Direct Sales Representative for its Schaumburg team. The role is intended for motivated people who enjoy working with others and want to develop a career in sales; previous sales experience is not required. Representatives meet with local business owners to review electricity and natural gas supply plans, explain competitive supplier options, and recommend solutions suited to each business’s needs. New hires receive paid training, hands-on mentorship, and ongoing coaching. During the first several weeks, representatives learn the company’s sales and customer consultation processes while developing new business opportunities alongside experienced Account Managers. The position offers opportunities to build customer portfolios, develop long-term client relationships, and advance to Account Manager or leadership roles. The workday begins at the office with planning alongside a mentor, followed by travel through an assigned territory, typically within 30 miles of the office. Compensation includes base pay and commission, with weekly base pay during training and commission on new accounts. The stated typical first-year on-target earnings range is $55,000–$70,000, with potential to earn $100,000 or more by consistently exceeding performance goals. Health benefits are available after eligibility requirements are met.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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-motivation and strong communication and organizational skills.
- Competitive, coachable, and willing to learn.
Responsibilities
- Meet face-to-face with business owners and 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.
- Plan and prepare for the day with a mentor at the office.
- Develop the skills needed to manage larger customer portfolios and advance professionally.
Benefits
- Paid training and hands-on mentorship.
- Weekly base pay while learning the role.
- Commission paid weekly.
- Additional performance-based incentives and bonuses.
- Ongoing career coaching and continued development in leadership, business management, and financial skills.
- Career path to Account Manager and leadership positions.
- Promote-from-within culture.
- Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met.
- Team-oriented work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
