In-Store Lead Generator

American Residential Services; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Commission on top of hourly rate

Paid training

Career path into HVAC Sales Advisor

Flexible schedules

Job summary

ARS-Rescue Rooter is hiring Retail Lead Generators to work inside national home improvement retail stores promoting HVAC services and consultations. You will engage with shoppers, explain service options, and schedule in-store appointments for consultations or tune-ups with service technicians.

This role offers hourly pay plus commission, paid training, and a clear path into HVAC Sales Advisor roles, with flexible part-time and full-time schedules including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Retail, kiosk, Door-to-Door, or sales experience preferred (not required).
• Employment is contingent on a background check in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Engage with retail shoppers and promote ARS heating and air conditioning services.
• Explain service options, system upgrades, and comfort improvements.
• Schedule in-home consultations and tune-ups with service technicians and advisors.
• Act as a brand ambassador representing ARS with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Skills

People skills

Retail sales

Stand/walk during shifts

Weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Company Name

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Overview

Pay: $17 – $19 per hour + commissionEarning potential: $20 – $30 per hour on average with commissionSchedule: Sunday through Thursday Weekends required

Location: Columbia, SCPart-time and full-time opportunities available

American Residential Services (ARS), the nation's largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with 7,000 professionals and over 45 years of experience helping homeowners improve comfort, efficiency, and reliability in their homes.

We are hiring Retail Lead Generators to work inside national home improvement retail stores promoting HVAC services, heating and air conditioning tune-ups, system replacements, and indoor air quality solutions. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy speaking with people and want to earn hourly pay plus commission while introducing homeowners to professional HVAC services and consultations.

What We Offer

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Commission paid on top of hourly rate
• Paid training — no HVAC experience required
• Career path into HVAC Sales Advisor roles
• Flexible part-time and full-time schedules

Full-time employees also receive:

• Insurance available after 31 days
• Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)
• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holiday pay
• Company-paid life insurance

Responsibilities

As an In-Store Sales Representative and Lead Generator, you will engage with retail shoppers and introduce them to ARS heating and air conditioning services. This role supports lead-generation, brand-awareness, and customer education while scheduling in‑home consultations or HVAC services.

• Act as a retail Brand-Ambassador, representing ARS with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Serve as a Promotions Specialist explaining service options, system upgrades, and comfort improvements
• Function as a Lead-Generator and Appointment Setter, scheduling in‑home consultation and tune ups with service technicians and comfort advisors
• Note: this role is not door-to-door, does not canvass, and does not function as a canvasser

Qualifications

What You Need:

• Positive and energetic personality with strong people skills
• Comfortable approaching and speaking with customers in a retail environment, acting as a product-consultant and support lead-generation efforts
• Retail, kiosk, Door-to-Door, or sales experience preferred (not required)
• Ability to stand and walk during shifts
• Weekend and some holiday availability
• Reliable transportation
• Clean, professional appearance representing the ARS brand
• Ability to attend weekly in-office meetings
• Employment is contingent on a background check in accordance with applicable law

For questions about the role, you may contact our management team at 803-513-4826

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. *Sign-On Bonuses only available for roles that have them advertised; amounts are depending on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.