Direct Sales Associate

Job Summary

The Direct Sales Associate provides competitive face‑to‑face sales offers to acquisition customers as well as current Vistra customers. The primary purpose of the Direct Sales Associate is to acquire commercial customers through face‑to‑face sales interaction, working closely with Vistra’s Channel Management & Operations Teams. The Direct Sales Associate serves as an ambassador for the Vistra brand in pursuit of providing commercial prospects with affordable and competitive energy solutions.

This is a customer‑facing, outside sales position. Candidate must live within one of 2 markets – Sherman/Denison or Temple/Belton/Killeen.

• Contact commercial customers from a defined prospecting list.
• Present competitive business solutions that meet customers' needs.
• Meet and exceed sales quotas.
• Effectively manage prospects in assigned sales territory.
• Maintain records and complete all required reports to build a pipeline of customers for future prospecting.
• Collect customer, market, and competitor information during the sales process to improve channel success.
• Maintain high level of open communication and morale within the group and among supporting work groups.
• Assist in presenting results/implications and recommendations to management.

• 0 to 2 years of selling experience.
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills.
• Bilingual is a plus (preferable Spanish Speaking).
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, word processing, software, email, Excel, CRM system & Web‑based tools.
• Can interpret and apply policies, procedures and processes.
• HS Diploma or equivalency required.

• Demonstrate sales ability to present a sales pitch & close customers.
• Use listening skills in selecting appropriate customer offer.
• Negotiate in a sales environment and overcome customers resistance to sales calls.
• Interface with all internal and external levels of management, employees, vendors and customers.
• Gather and interpret moderately complex data, analyze and resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Sales

Vistra Retail Operations Company

Georgetown, Texas

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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