Renewable Energy Sales Agent - Capital Region

NRG Energy; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative energy company is seeking a motivated Sales Agent to join their team in Albany, NY. This part-time role focuses on generating engaging conversations with potential customers to promote sustainable energy solutions. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and teamwork, you'll navigate various sales environments, all while working towards performance goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener future while developing your sales skills. If you're passionate about sustainability and enjoy interacting with people, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales or customer-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Generate face-to-face conversations with prospective customers.
• Achieve performance metrics while providing best-in-class service.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Green Mountain Energy, an NRG owned company, was founded on the mission to use the power of consumer choice to help change the way power is made. More than 20 years later, sustainability is still at the heart of everything we do. Join our team as we help make the planet a cleaner, greener place to be.

This position is located in our Albany, NY sales territory.

Summary:

The Sales Agent for Green Mountain will be responsible for generating face-to-face conversations with prospective customers to promote and sell products and services in various settings. The primary goal is to acquire new customers and enroll them. Sales Agents will be responsible to achieve goals set by the Sales Team Lead and/or Area Manager. They will also work closely with other members of the Sales Team to determine best practices, maximize customer satisfaction, learn market trends, and support sales and marketing initiatives.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Based on information provided by the customers, discuss and assist customers’ fit to match with the most suitable price plan and promotion/incentive.
• Achieve and maintain set performance metrics while providing best-in-class service.
• Efficiently navigate order entry system(s) as necessary.
• Utilize and exercise compliance standards for securing customer information.
• Abide by site rules and regulations, including all company safety rules/regulations.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, and must be 18 years of age or older.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1-3 years sales or other customer-facing experience preferred, or other applicable work experience.
• Excellent communication through oral and written form.
• Proficient mathematical/analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers in person while maintaining composure and control; follow-up may be needed.
• Must be able to work independently and multi-task.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.

Physical Requirements:

May occasionally require lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

Working onsite at assigned location(s) or event(s) within an assigned geography. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

This position is a part-time position eligible for commission incentives and/or targets provided by the Team Leads and/or Area Managers.

Compensation:

This is a part-time sales position paid on a wholly commission basis, pursuant to incentives and/or targets provided by the Team Leads and/or Area Managers. Certain non-sales time is compensated at the applicable minimum wage.