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Green Mountain Energy

I was with this company for over three years. 

The culture there is fantastic.  There were frequent gatherings and events.  Of course, much changed after the merger with a larger parent company, but enough remained that it was a pleasant place to dedicate my time.  Earth Day celebrations, employee competitions, creative outlets and more.

The focus on green energy was very apparent before the buyout.  We were all steeped in knowing that what we did every day was changing the world.  However, after the buyout, it was obvious that the company was simply greenwashing for a major energy corporation, and the actual impact of our efforts felt very diminished.

In the time I was there, I saw one person move from a supervisory position to management, and two people move from entry level to supervisory positions.  This is not what was promised to any of us.

While touted as room for growth at hiring, I saw the whole structure set for stagnation of employees.  There were not enough steps along the path to promotion.  On my team alone, we lost all but one team leads, and no one was ever named to replace them.  Everything was left to the department manager, and his right and man. 

I am not bitter, the day to day work environment was pleasant, and the overall tone of every level of employee from top to bottom was very approachable. 

In the end, I would return to work with them again if the opportunity arose, but I would negotiate harder at the onset, and know that it might take years to take a step up the ladder.

They set me up at tables in local supermarkets.  I had to ask passers by if they wanted to switch to green energy.  99.9% of respondents weren't interested.  This could have had something to do with the fact that I was often placed in neighborhoods were most people didn't pay out of pocket for their electricity.  (Because it was included in their rent or condo fee or because they lived in college dorms.)  Needless to say, these weren't good locations in which to make sales.

Most agents used pushy sales tactics, and I had a problem with that.  To me, no means no.  Just let that customer go.  If they're interested, they'll ask for more information.  Pressuring them doesn't work and certainly didn't work for the agents who employed this tactic.

As a side note, half my co-workers smelled as if they never bathed.

Management was good and tailored my schedule to my life's other obligations, so I have no complaints there.  As long as I showed up for the shifts I was scheduled, all was good.  I was never interrogated about why I couldn't work on particular days.  

On a final note, I hate being in the city, and that's where they put me nine times out of then.  I had to commute to the job sites on Philly's cavernous subway system, and this made me feel dirty and unsafe.

It is hot where I live and considering the amount of time spent outside it is exhausting. I like the value and idea of the company and most of the people I work with are great. Honestly, I feel like if I would have found this job at any other time of the year I would be more inclined to continue with it. They have a lot of incentive and upward mobility for a great cause.

 You get to talk to people, you are rarely at the same locations daily, commission is good, and you get to learn a lot if you have never done a job like this before. Also, you get to work outside.

People are negative; scheduling can be a hassle, depending on your regional manager, weather can greatly affect your job, and you have to be a little insane because you are literally doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.

It just doesn't suit the income and job requirements I can afford as of right now. Totally worth a try for anyone who loves talking to people though.

A typical day in sales involves prospecting new clients, cold calling, conducting presentations, and closing deals while maintaining relationships with existing customers. Over the years, I have developed strong skills in persuasive communication, customer retention, and negotiation. Management structures vary, with a strong emphasis on performance metrics and sales targets. The workplace culture is often competitive yet rewarding, with high-energy environments that demand resilience and adaptability. The hardest part of the job is handling rejection and consistently meeting sales quotas, but the most enjoyable aspect is closing deals, building lasting relationships, and seeing the direct impact of my efforts on business success.

Set up booth at predetermined store front/ festival or other location.
Educate and sell Wind Energy to potential clients. I learned how to understand the fees and terminology on a typical energy bill. I also learned how to sell electricity in Spanish and I am not bilingual. Management is awesome, friendly and helpful. The hardest part of the job is only getting paid on clients who pass the credit check. The rest of the clients you sign up do your paycheck no justice. The most enjoyable part is the tight knit community of employees and management who are always there to help, give suggestions, and the festivals are so fun to work.

It’s impossible to get a consistent amount of sales. You spend all day outside asking people over and over again if they want a product that isn’t very marketable or good, and you’re expected to do it well or you’re pay is on the line, since you get paid commission, even though you get some hourly pay, which is barely enough. The management is poor, and they do very badly with trying to teach you how anything works, and you end up selling a product you know very little about with equipment that has technical issues every few hours. Sometimes the workday can be brutal, having to stand outside for hours either to scorching sun or pounding rain. Many times you are left alone and the time goes by at a snails pace. You thank heaven at the end of your shift.

Green Mountain Energy for me was quite an experience. 

I was so blessed to have quite a team of positive and business minded people all around me, it kept me on my toes and tought me the importance of talking thinking and even acting right. 

New faces and new places as well, the company was constantly growing it was like being in a field of grass, almost every week I saw a new face and a new personality that added life and glee to the company. I wish to God I could have stayed here.

My Boss was the best, I really loved him.

It's definitely not for everyone, the pay is commission and if you don't get sales they pay minimum for hours, the sales training was poor, the separation from management does not influence positive success in sales. In the end of the day you are on your own, if you're comfortable with standing for hours outside/inside, training yourself, and motivating yourself then the job is perfect for you. 
Having team leaders in diffrent states contacting you via mobile on the daily and rarely in person really doesn't help keep consistent energy and momentum in the work environment.

Commission work means you can potentially earn a lot on one shift, but can just as easily talk yourself blue in the face and not earn a penny or even lose money if you paid for parking. Sometimes working outside can be unpleasant but most shifts are coordinated for the weather. Western Pennsylvania also means you run into a lot of climate change deniers who are just looking to argue and tell you you  are wrong and will waste your time.

The management is among the friendliest and most encouraging I've met. A very socially responsible, green company.

While the company does offer flexible schedules and quarterly parties/rewards, it also makes it difficult to sell.  Sale are done at HEB stores and are considered interruption sales. The company has limited stores for its agents to work. Also outside sales agents are only given 2 products to sale. A month to month plan and a higher rate 6 month plan. I find that most customers prefer a 12 month plan. Also the rates that the outside sales agents are permitted to use are higher than the online sales by a cent a kWh and a $100 gift card.

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