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Direct Sales Associate

Luminant
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

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 businesses
Make on-sight customer sales calls ; for existing customers as well as prospective customers
Educate the customer on benefits with staying with or switching to TXUE's products & services
Collect or verify customer contact, business profile and service point information as well as credit information
Collect competitive intelligence information
Update sales opportunity information for prospective customers
Review the customer's usage/profile to ensure pricing accuracy
Review and update system information for accuracy and update customer contact, billing and company data
Maintain 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 sales
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
High School Diploma or equivalency required

Key Metrics

Negotiate and close sales transactions that meet or exceed goals for businesses
Collect competitive intelligence information
Review 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 usatassistance@vistraenergy.comtomake a request.

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