Consumer Sales Representative - Entry Level
About the role
Universal Energy Solutions is hiring motivated individuals to join our Houston team as Consumer Sales. Whether you're just starting your career, changing industries, or looking for a fresh opportunity, this entry-level position is designed for people who enjoy working with others and want to build a successful career helping local businesses. No previous sales experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Meet face-to-face with residential and business owners and decision-makers
- Review current electricity and natural gas supply plans
- Help businesses identify opportunities to reduce their energy costs
- Recommend competitive energy supplier options based on each customer's needs
- Build relationships with prospective commercial customers
- Learn our proven customer consultation process alongside experienced mentors
- Travel throughout an assigned territory (typically within a 30-mile radius of the office)
- Build the skills needed to take on larger customer portfolios and advance your career
Is This a Good Fit for You?
This role is perfect for people who enjoy working with others, solving problems, and helping businesses make informed decisions. Many of our top performers started in restaurants, retail, hospitality, customer service, athletics, or other customer-facing roles where they learned to communicate, solve problems, and build relationships. If you're competitive, coachable, self-motivated, and willing to learn, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.
Compensation
We offer two compensation paths designed to support both new and experienced professionals.
- Base Pay + Commission – ideal for those beginning their careers
- Weekly base pay while you learn and build confidence
- Tier 1 commissions on new accounts (capped)
- Commission-Only – ideal for experienced professionals
- Tier 2 commissions on new accounts (uncapped)
- Qualified to earn residual commission on accounts you manage and retain
Typical On Target Earnings for Consultants are in the range $55,000–$70,000, with Top Performers exceeding $100k+ in their first year.
Paid Training & Career Development
During your first 2 weeks, we provide Paid Training as you work closely with experienced mentors to learn our customer consultation process, build confidence, and develop the skills needed for long-term success. As you progress in your career, we're committed to providing continual career training and development in the areas of leadership, business management, and finances. Our goal isn't simply to help you meet with your first customer—it's to help you build a successful career.
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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Compensation & Incentives
- Multiple compensation paths designed to support your career goals
- Paid training
- Commission paid weekly
- Additional performance-based incentives and bonuses
- Career Development
- Hands-on training from experienced mentors
- Ongoing career coaching
- Career path to Account Manager and leadership positions
- Promote-from-within culture
- Additional Benefits
- Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met
- Team-oriented work environment