Smart Home Sales Technician- Hanover, MD

nrg Energy; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Tools provided

Phone and tablet provided

10 paid holidays

2 weeks PTO

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Employee pricing on smart home gear

Yearly incentive trip

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a high-performing Smart Home Sales Expert to meet customers in homes and events, recommend personalized smart home solutions, and close new business. You will install and service Vivint equipment, educate customers on system use, and represent the brand professionally in stores and communities.

The role combines consultative sales, smart home expertise, and exceptional customer service with a strong emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Sales mindset with ability to build trust and close the sale.
• Comfort learning and using smart home technology.
• Ability to pass post-offer background and licensing requirements as applicable by law.

Responsibilities

• Meeting customers in homes, retail locations and events.
• Recommending personalized smart home, security and automation solutions.
• Generating leads, following up with prospects and closing sales.
• Installing, servicing and troubleshooting Vivint smart home equipment.
• Educating customers on how to use their system.
• Representing Vivint professionally in the field, in retail environments and in the communities we serve.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Sales mindset

Comfort with smart home tech

Valid driver’s license

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.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

The Role:

Are you a high-performing sales professional who knows how to build trust, uncover customer needs and close the deal?

Smart Home Experts represent the next evolution of Vivint’s field organization—combining consultative sales, smart home expertise and exceptional customer service to help customers create a smarter, safer and more connected home.

In this role, you won’t just respond to customer needs—you’ll create opportunities. Smart Home Experts meet customers in their homes, engage prospective customers in retail locations and other events, generate new business, and provide personalized smart home recommendations based on each customer’s needs.

You’ll also have the technical knowledge and hands‑on capability to support the complete customer experience, from consultation through installation and ongoing service.

What You’ll Do

• Meeting customers in homes, retail locations and events.
• Recommending personalized smart home, security and automation solutions.
• Generating leads, following up with prospects and closing sales.
• Installing, servicing and troubleshooting Vivint smart home equipment.
• Educating customers on how to use their system.
• Representing Vivint professionally in the field, in retail environments and in the communities we serve.

What We’re Looking For

Must have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Sales mindset with the ability to build trust, uncover needs and ask for the sale.
• Comfort learning and using smart home technology.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to pass post-offer background and licensing requirements as applicable by law.

Preferred experience:

• Sales, retail, B2C, home services, security, cable/satellite, solar, construction, pest control, automotive or other field service experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 14 ft, including while carrying tools and while meeting weight‑capacity requirements for company‑approved ladders (i.e., 375 lbs) and work in confined spaces like attics.
• Comfort bending, kneeling, standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to work in retail environments, including standing, walking and engaging customers.
• Safety culture is strong at Vivint. Smart Home Experts will conduct a safety analysis of every home to ensure a safe workplace for the employee and the customer.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay: Hourly base pay plus performance-based commissions and incentives.

Uncapped earning opportunity through consultations, upgrades, referrals and new customer sales.

Paid training in sales, products, installation and service. Training hourly pay is HIGHER than post‑training pay to provide a buffer while you build your pipeline.

Company vehicle, gas card, all tools, phone and tablet provided for work use.

Benefits include 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks PTO, 401(k) with 6% match, Employee Stock Purchase Program and employee pricing on smart home equipment.

Schedule: Structured four-day workweek, including weekends, with flexibility to support customer and retail sales opportunities.

The Perks: 10 paid holidays, 2 weeks PTO, 401(k) with 6% match, Employee Stock Purchase Program and employee pricing on Smart Home equipment.

Adventure: Opportunity to earn a yearly company‑paid incentive trip for you and a guest.

The base salary range for this position is: $24.99 - $28.54* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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