Retail Sales Associate

2020 Companies • Corpus Christi, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Represent Reliant Energy at Walmart 5898 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by promoting electricity plans, engaging with customers, and driving new enrollments. The role involves helping customers identify suitable energy solutions, answering questions, addressing objections, and building confidence in their purchasing decisions. There is no door-to-door sales, cold calling, or telemarketing.

The associate sells products and services in retail, kiosk, and/or event environments; works toward sales goals; records and reports sales activity; and maintains a clean, organized, and presentable workstation or kiosk. The position requires reliable transportation and willingness to travel to event locations, as well as flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The posting describes commission-based pay with a $16.00-per-hour guarantee, average combined base pay and commission of $1,000–$1,350 per week, and top earners reaching up to $2,500 per week. Paid training and opportunities for internal advancement are offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of prior sales, retail, telecommunications, or marketing experience.
• Strong experience in retail or event sales or event marketing.
• Knowledge of products and services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and to multitask.
• Impeccable integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to maintain customer confidentiality.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and event setup and teardown.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to event locations.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote Reliant electricity plans to consumers and help customers find suitable energy solutions.
• Engage with customers, assess their needs, recommend products and services, and provide relevant information.
• Identify customer needs and handle objections while helping customers make selections and build purchasing confidence.
• Build strong relationships with customers and teammates, and contribute to team sales goals.
• Sell products and services in retail stores, kiosks, and/or event environments.
• Meet or exceed monthly and weekly personal sales quotas and goals.
• Welcome customers courteously, offer assistance, and escort them to displays when appropriate.
• Accurately document and report sales, track activity, and communicate activity to Retail Operations.
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately.
• Keep the workstation or kiosk clean, organized, functional, and presentable.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and fellow employees.
• Attend work regularly and promptly.
• Protect customer confidentiality and contribute to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Uncapped commissions; the posting also states a $16.00-per-hour guarantee and average combined base pay and commission of $1,000–$1,350 per week.
• Next-day pay via Daily Pay.
• Career advancement through internal promotions and career pathing.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Personal development opportunities and professional stretch assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED