Direct Sales Associate
Vst Open · verified Sep 25, 2026 At a glance
Entry-level Account Executive role at Vst. Houston · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Contact commercial prospects from an assigned list and present energy offers suited to their needs
- Close face-to-face sales, meet quotas, and work prospects across your assigned territory
- Keep prospect records current, complete reports promptly, and build a pipeline for future outreach
- Gather customer, market, and competitor information to strengthen channel performance
- Share sales results and recommendations with management while coordinating with internal teams
What you bring
- At least three years of selling experience, with college or certification-based experience also considered
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role
- Comfort using word-processing software, email, Excel, CRM systems, and web-based tools
- You can interpret policies and processes, handle moderate data analysis, and resolve customer issues
Who this fits
You’ll suit a junior direct-sales role centered on face-to-face outreach to commercial customers in Houston, Texas. Strong listening, negotiation, objection handling, follow-through, and communication across customers, vendors, employees, and managers matter here. Spanish fluency is a plus.
From the employer
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 provides competitive face to face sales offers to Acquisition customers as well as current Vistra customers.The primary purposes of the Sales Associate is to acquire commercial customers through face-to-face sales interaction, working closely with the Vistra Channel Management & Operations teams.
The Sales Specialist serves as an ambassador for the Vistra brand in pursuit of providing commercial prospects with affordable and competitive energy solutions.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
•Contact commercial customer from a defined prospecting list.•Present competitive business solutions that meet customers’ needs•Meet and exceed sales quotas.•Effectively manage prospects in their assigned sales territory•Maintain records and timely complete all required reports to build a pipelines of customer for future prospecting.•Collect customer, market, and competitor information during the sales process to improve channel success•Maintain high level of open communication and morale within the group and among supporting work groups.•Assist in presenting results/implications and recommendations to management.Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•3+ years of selling experience•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills•Bilingual is a plus (preferable Spanish Speaking)•Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, word processing, software, email, Excel, CRM system & Web-based tools.•Can interpret and apply policies, procedures and processes.•HS Diploma or equivalency required.Key Metrics
•Demonstrate sales ability to present a sales pitch & close customers.•Able to use listening skills in selecting appropriate customer offer. •Ability to negotiate in a sale environment and overcome customers resistance to sales calls.•Ability to interface with all internal and external levels of management, employees, vendors and customers.•Ability to gather and interpret moderately complex data, analyze and resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity.•Ability to follow through to completion on the customer issue and problem.Job Family
SalesCompany
Vistra Retail Operations CompanyLocations
Houston, TexasTexasWe 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.
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