Retail Sales Associate

2020 Companies•Elgin, IL

3d•$800 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

2020 Companies is hiring Retail Sales Associates, called Energy Pros, to represent NRG at a Walmart retail location in Elgin, Illinois. The role promotes NRG electricity and gas services, engages with consumers, and helps customers explore ways to lower their energy costs. Sales take place in a local retail setting; the posting states there is no door-to-door selling, cold calling, or telemarketing. Paid training is provided, and compensation includes base pay plus uncapped commission, with an advertised average expected weekly earning range of $800–$1,000 for sales representatives. The posting also mentions a first-sale bonus, opportunities for base-pay increases every six months, and early-release incentives. The associate welcomes customers, assesses their needs, explains services, and helps them make selections. The role also includes meeting sales targets, documenting and reporting activity accurately, maintaining a clean and presentable workstation or kiosk, completing paperwork, and working with teammates to achieve goals. Regular and prompt attendance, customer satisfaction, and sales performance are measured. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of prior sales, retail, telecom, or marketing experience. Candidates must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The employer describes a commitment to an inclusive workplace and mentions paid holidays, career-pathing options, personal development opportunities, and professional stretch assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of prior sales, retail, telecommunications, or marketing experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of products and services.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, team environment.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Sell products and services in retail stores, kiosks, and/or event environments.
Engage consumers about NRG electricity and gas and help customers explore ways to lower their energy costs.
Welcome customers courteously, offer assistance, and suggest solutions.
Assess customer needs, direct customers to displays, and recommend products or services that fit those needs.
Provide customers with information about products and services and help them make selections with confidence.
Maintain professional interactions with customers and fellow employees.
Meet or exceed personal monthly sales goals and established weekly or monthly quotas.
Accurately document and report sales and track and communicate activity to Retail Operations.
Keep the workstation or kiosk clean, organized, functional, and presentable.
Submit all paperwork completely and accurately.
Collaborate with the team to accomplish goals and contribute related results.
Maintain customer confidentiality.
Attend work regularly and promptly.