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Sales Specialist I

Generac
South Burlington, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Essential Duties

  • Answer incoming customer calls. Actively listen and ask questions to understand customer needs, proactively make sales suggestions based on the discovery of customer needs
  • Meet or exceed the individual selling performance goals and expectations that include but are not limited to calls per hour, conversion rate, average order, up-sell hit-rate, average up-sell revenue and total sales.
  • Explain to customers how, when and where products would best be suited.
  • Proactively asks questions to determine caller’s needs (i.e. size of property, need for accessories, etc)
  • Proactively recommends product (by name) based on the discovery of customer’s needs.
  • Adhere to objectives established for call quality.
  • Adhere to the standards set for attendance and schedule adherence.
  • Conform to all call handling standards including but not limited to average call length, customer hold time, idle and wrap-up time.
  • Bring important information to a supervisor or leads attention.
  • Stay up to date on products, product information, and training opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 1-3 months of customer service or sales experience and/or training
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Excellent verbal communication skills – ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Meticulous data entry skills
  • Customer Service skills
  • Time management skills
  • Sales and upselling skills
  • Ability to learn and understand outdoor power equipment and its applications
  • Ability to safeguard confidential customer information

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in South Burlington, VT is $17.50-$18.50. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Salary : $18 - $19

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