Sales and Marketing Representative - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

Universal Energy Solutions is hiring motivated individuals to join our Pittsburgh team as Direct Sales Representatives. 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 qualifications include previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, hospitality, or another customer-facing role, as well as being self-motivated with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

The company offers multiple compensation paths, paid training, and career development opportunities. Benefits include:

• Compensation & Incentives: Multiple compensation paths designed to support your career goals, paid training, commission paid weekly, and 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, and promote-from-within culture
• Additional Benefits: Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met and a team-oriented work environment

Pay

Base Pay + Commission - ideal for those beginning their careers, with weekly base pay while you learn and build confidence, and Tier 1 commissions on new accounts (capped). Commission-Only - ideal for experienced professionals, with Tier 2 commissions on new accounts (uncapped) and 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.

Skills

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.