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Direct Sales Associate

Vistra
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($40,000/yr$42,000/yr)

About the role

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Direct Sales Associate initiates, negotiates, and closes profitable deregulated energy sales transactions that meet or exceed company goals supporting business accounts.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

Negotiate and close sales transactions that meet or exceed goals for businessesMake on-sight customer sales calls ; for existing customers as well as prospective customersEducate the customer on benefits with staying with or switching to TXUE's products & servicesCollect or verify customer contact, business profile and service point information as well as credit informationCollect competitive intelligence informationUpdate sales opportunity information for prospective customersReview the customer's usage/profile to ensure pricing accuracyReview and update system information for accuracy and update customer contact, billing and company dataMaintain and ability to vary sales approach and present different sales pitches depending on market conditions

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

2 or more years of experience with customer contact or salesExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsHigh School Diploma or equivalency required

Key Metrics

Negotiate and close sales transactions that meet or exceed goals for businessesCollect competitive intelligence informationReview and update system information for accuracy and update customer contact, billing and company data

Base ($40,000-$42,000) plus uncapped commission, comprehensive benefits, cell and car reimbursement, profit sharing.

Job Family

Sales

Company

Vistra Retail Operations Company

Locations

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.

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