DTH FT Technician - Columbia, SC

Vivint; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

Vivint is seeking motivated in-home installation technicians to join our team in Columbia. You will learn and sell smart home solutions, install and troubleshoot devices, and deliver exceptional service to customers in their homes.

With a strong sales mindset, you will build rapport, manage inventory, and translate appointments into revenue while enjoying a piece-rate pay structure and uncapped commissions. Training is provided to develop technical and customer-facing skills.

Qualifications

• We hire for attitude and train for skill.
• Experience in retail, B2C sales, insurance, or service-based sales is a major plus.
• Must live within 20 miles of the city.

Responsibilities

• Earn piece-rate pay and an unlimited commission plan.
• Become an expert on smart home technology by training on industry-leading products.
• Manage inventory and assets with a business-owner mentality.
• Install, service, and troubleshoot cutting-edge smart home technology in customer homes.
• Create solutions to protect and simplify customers' lives.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inventory of company products and equipment.
• Explain and provide detailed system capabilities and operational instructions to customers.
• Control your own income by creating opportunities for customers to purchase additional products and services.
• Leverage service and installation appointments into leads and revenue.

Skills

Sales Mindset

Customer Focus

Technical Aptitude

Driver's License

Reliable Transportation

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Direct toHomeProsprovideexpert-level installation and services, while delivering the highest caliber ofcustomerservice. Customers will rely on you to act with honesty and integrity as you offer what they have been looking for - peace of mind.

Whatyou'lldo:

• Earnpiecerate pay and enjoy an unlimited commission plan.
• Become an expert on smart home technology by trainingonindustry-leading products.
• Manage inventory and assets with a businessownermentality.
• Install, service, and troubleshootcutting-edgesmart home technology in customer homes.
• Create solutions to protect and simplify customers' lives.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inventory of company products and equipment.
• Explain andprovidedetailed system capabilities and operational instructions to various customers.
• Control your own income byprovidingopportunities for customers topurchaseadditionalproducts and services.
• Leverage service and installation appointments into leads and revenue.

Whatwe'relooking for:

We hire for attitude and train for skill. Whether you are an experienced technician or a sales pro looking for a hands-on change, we want to hear from you if you have:

• A Sales Mindset:Experience in retail, B2C sales, insurance, or service-based sales is a major plus.
• Customer First Attitude:Ability to act with integrity while building rapport with diverse customers.
• Technical Aptitude:Experience in cable/satellite install, pest control, construction, or solar is helpful but notrequired.
• Requirements:A valid driver's license,a good drivingrecord, andreliable transportation; ability to successfully pass post-offer background investigation and licensing requirements per applicable law;must live within a 20-mile radius of the city.

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Climb and descend extension and step ladders with tools and equipment on a repeated basis
• Lift, carry, and maneuver up to 50 pounds frequently
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Enter and perform work in attics:
• Temperatures may exceed 110F for short periods
• Openings can be as small as 16" x 30" of 18" x 24"
• Crawling, kneeling, crouching, awkward postures may be required for up to 60 minutes at a time
• Maintaining 3-points of contact while navigating or traversing across trusses without stepping on drywall in between
• Operate a company vehicle repeatedly
• Perform work while standing for extended periods
• Perform computer and telephone work while seated as needed

Ready to transform your career? Apply today to join the Vivint team!

This is a technician position paid on a piece rate basis with a range of $180 - $350 for a single install job (as of 12-19-24), or paid applicable minimum wage, whichever is higher.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Official description on file with Talent.

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