Renewable Energy Sales Agent - Buffalo

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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 Buffalo, 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, when possible 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 part-time position is compensated on a commission-only basis, with a range of $3 to $100 per completed task and 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.

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