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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. 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 Albany, 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 commissions-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.” Be alert for employment scams! Click this link to learn more. 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. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) Official description on file with Talent.
Most are in India and the US. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
Almost 8 in 10 of these ads have their text written in English. That's useful for reading the job description and understanding what you're signing up for. But it tells you nothing about whether the role requires you to speak English with customers, partners, or your team. Ask the hiring manager directly during your first conversation.
The employers posting the most are boxlunch, SIMPLE RECRUIT, FlexBoard, and tmobile. If you see their name on a listing, you know they're actively hiring. That can work in your favor — high-volume recruiters often move faster. But volume also means competition. Your application needs to stand out.
Sales interviews almost always include a version of this: 'Tell me about a time you lost a deal. What did you learn?' Prepare a real story where you take ownership of what went wrong and what you'd do differently. Hiring managers want to see you learn, not just win.