Direct Sales Associate

Direct Sales AssociateThe Direct Sales Associate provides competitive face to face sales offers to Acquisition customers as well as current Vistra customers. The primary purposes of the Sales Associate is to acquire commercial customers through face-to-face sales interaction, working closely with the Vistra Channel Management & Operations teams. The Sales Specialist serves as an ambassador for the Vistra brand in pursuit of providing commercial prospects with affordable and competitive energy solutions.Key AccountabilitiesContact commercial customer from a defined prospecting list.Present competitive business solutions that meet customers' needsMeet and exceed sales quotas.Effectively manage prospects in their assigned sales territory.Maintain records and timely complete all required reports to build a pipelines of customer 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.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements3+ years of selling experienceExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsBilingual 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.Key MetricsDemonstrate sales ability to present a sales pitch & close customers.Able to use listening skills in selecting appropriate customer offer.Ability to negotiate in a sale environment and overcome customers resistance to sales calls.Ability to interface with all internal and external levels of management, employees, vendors and customers.Ability to gather and interpret moderately complex data, analyze and resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.Ability to follow through to completion on the customer issue and problem.Job Family: SalesCompany: Vistra Retail Operations CompanyLocations: Houston, Texas