Direct Sales Representative (B2B Sales)

About the Role

Universal Energy Solutions is hiring motivated individuals to join our Tinley Park team as Direct Sales Representatives. This entry-level position is designed for people who enjoy working with others and want to build a successful career. No previous sales experience is required. As a Direct Sales Representative, you'll work directly with local business owners to review their electricity and natural gas supply plans, introduce competitive supplier options, and recommend solutions that fit their business needs.

What You'll Do

Your day begins at the office, where you'll work with your mentor to plan, prepare and strategize for the day ahead. You'll then head into your assigned territory and crush your goals. From there, you control the tone and outcome of your day.

• Meet face-to-face with 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 how 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.

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
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role (preferred)
• Self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills (preferred)

Compensation

• Base Pay + Commission
• Weekly base pay while you learn the role and build confidence
• Commission earned on new accounts
• Increased earning potential based on performance
• Typical first-year on-target earnings (OTE) range from $55,000-$70,000, with the potential to earn $100,000+ for those who consistently exceed performance goals

Training & Career Development

Every new hire begins with paid training and hands-on mentorship, giving you the opportunity to learn the process, strengthen your product knowledge, and build confidence in your new skills. And the learning doesn't stop once you're up and running. As you advance, you'll have access to continued development in leadership, business management, and financial skills designed to prepare you for greater responsibility and opportunity. Our goal isn't simply to help you succeed with your first customer—it's to help you develop the skills to build a career and continue growing within it.

• Hands-on training from experienced mentors
• Ongoing career coaching
• Career path to Account Manager and leadership positions
• Promote-from-within culture

Benefits

• Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met
• Team-oriented work environment
• Multiple compensation paths designed to support your career goals
• Paid training
• Commission paid weekly
• Additional performance-based incentives and bonuses