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Vistra

Direct Sales Associate

Houston, Texas

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
21 Sept 2026

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the posting

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

Sales

Company

Vistra Retail Operations Company

Locations

Houston, Texas

Texas

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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