Account Manager (Sales) - Houston, TX
About the role
Universal Energy Solutions is hiring full-time Account Managers to join our Houston team, serving sales throughout the local area. In this role, you’ll work directly to review their electricity and natural gas supply plans, introduce competitive supplier options, and recommend solutions that fit the consumer needs. You’ll primarily manage existing customer relationships while continuing to grow your portfolio through new business development.
Responsibilities
- Build lasting relationships with existing residential customers.
- Support customers through future renewals and ongoing energy needs.
- Prospect for new clients by meeting face‑to‑face.
- Review current electricity and natural gas supply plans.
- Help consumers identify opportunities to reduce their energy costs.
- Recommend energy supplier options based on each customer’s needs.
- Develop new business opportunities between customer appointments.
- Build and grow your own portfolio of commercial accounts.
- Travel throughout an assigned territory (typically within a 30‑mile radius of the office).
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of related sales experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable meeting with business owners face‑to‑face
Preferred: Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another customer‑facing role; self‑motivated with strong communication and organizational skills; prior knowledge and experience in the deregulated energy field.
Compensation
- Performance‑Based Earnings + Residual Income
- Commission earned on new accounts
- Residual commissions on existing accounts you continue to manage
- Increased earning potential as you build and grow your client portfolio
- Typical first‑year on‑target earnings (OTE) range from $65,000–$90,000, with top performers earning $125,000+ by consistently exceeding performance goals and growing their book of business.
- Additional compensation structures may be available for qualified applicants.
Paid Training & Career Development
- Paid, hands‑on training focused on industry, products, client management process, and approach to growing a book of business.
- Access to continued coaching, mentorship, and professional development to strengthen skills and prepare for future leadership and business‑management opportunities.
About Universal Energy Solutions
Universal Energy Solutions helps businesses reduce their energy costs by connecting them with competitive electricity and natural gas supplier programs. UES Careers is the recruiting arm of Universal Energy Solutions, supporting hiring across our growing nationwide network of independently owned and operated offices.
Benefits
- Multiple compensation paths designed to support your career goals
- Paid training
- Commission paid weekly
- Additional performance‑based incentives and bonuses
- Hands‑on training from experienced mentors
- Ongoing career coaching
- Advancement opportunities into Management positions
- Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met
- Team‑oriented work environment