Renewable Energy Sales Agent – Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA, US)

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of our diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 500 company, NRG creates value through best-in-class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses. Working with electricity customers large and small, we implement sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy, developing smarter energy choices and delivering exceptional service as our retail electricity providers serve almost three million residential and commercial customers throughout the country.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

Summary:

Green Mountain Energy Company Sales Agents are the best in the industry. With thousands of customers (and counting) throughout Pennsylvania, it takes something extra to deliver the level of service Green Mountain strives to provide to our prospective customers. We know the work our agents do sets Green Mountain Energy Company apart from other energy companies. So we strive to do the same for them. From our outstanding compensation, to our goals of promoting from within, you’ll find a lot more than your next job at Green Mountain Energy Company; you’ll find your career!

Green Mountain Energy Company is in search of Sales Agents interested in jump-starting their dynamic sales career. Every Sales Agent has the potential to earn commissions and incentives. A training program is provided to assist you in building your knowledge of Green Mountain products, renewable energy, and how Green Mountain Energy Company is truly changing the way power is made. We seek candidates who are committed to a professional, highly customer-focused direct sales environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Have a sincere desire to help protect the environment
• Accurately and positively present Green Mountain Energy’s unique value proposition to customers in retail and event booth situations
• Effectively negotiate with customers to choose pollution-free electricity for their homes
• Tenaciously and consistently approach customers with energy, drive and enthusiasm
• Motivate and assist other team members with selling/closing techniques
• Arrive at selling locations as scheduled, wearing appropriate branded shirt and badge provided, and bringing sales materials provided

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Sincere desire to help change the way power is made
• Demonstrated ability to uncover and listen to customers’ needs, overcome objections, present solutions based on needs and close with customers
• Must have a history of consistently hitting goals and objectives set by yourself and others
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and business needs
• Knowledge of energy/deregulation a plus

Physical Requirements:

May occasionally require lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities

Working Conditions:

Up to 30 Hours per week

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

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability

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

Official description on file with Human Resources