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Consumer Sales Specialist

Generac · Pewaukee, WI

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you sold something to a customer over the phone without ever seeing them face to face. What made that hard?

whether the candidate has real phone-sales experience versus in-person retail habits that don't transfer

Tell me about a sales goal you missed. What did you do about it?

accountability and whether they have a track record of self-correcting versus blaming leads or territory

Tell me about a time a customer was upset or frustrated on a call. How did you turn it around, or did you?

composure and de-escalation skill in a phone-only environment

This role works with dealers and contractors as well as consumers. Tell me about a time you had to manage a relationship with someone who wasn't the end buyer.

experience navigating multi-party sales relationships, not just direct-to-consumer

Tell me about a time you had to hit a number by the end of the month and you were behind. What did the last week look like?

work ethic and practical tactics under deadline pressure, not just stated attitude

Technical

How would you explain to a homeowner why they need a whole-home generator instead of the cheaper portable option they saw at a hardware store?

actual product knowledge and ability to translate it into consultative selling, not just reciting specs

What's your process for figuring out what a consumer actually needs before you start pitching a specific product?

whether they lead with discovery or jump straight to a script

How do you decide how much time to spend educating a customer on the home energy market versus just closing on features they already asked about?

balance between consultative selling and efficient closing, since both are demanded in the role

Situational

Say you're on an outbound call and the person says they already looked into a generator and decided it's too expensive. What do you say next?

objection handling skill and whether they jump to discounting instead of reframing value

A customer calls in with a pretty technical question about backup power capacity for their home. How do you handle it if you don't know the answer right away?

honesty under pressure and whether they'd bluff instead of finding the right answer

How do you keep yourself motivated making outbound calls all day, especially with predictive dialers where you don't get to pick who you talk to?

resilience and realistic expectations about the grind of dialer-driven outbound work

If you noticed a pattern in customer feedback, like people repeatedly confused about installation costs, what would you do with that information?

whether they see themselves as a feedback conduit to the business or just a call-taker

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Consumer Sales Specialist is responsible for analyzing consumer needs, negotiating and closing deals, meeting sales targets, gathering feedback, educating customers, answering detailed questions about Generac products, and maintaining department expectations. The primary goal of this role is to drive sales of energy solutions and provide excellent customer service to both potential and current customers Essential Duties: • Analyze Consumer Needs: Understand consumer requirements and recommend suitable energy solutions to meet their needs.   • Sales and Negotiation: Negotiate and close deals, handle complaints or objections efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.   • Meet Sales Targets: Regularly achieve sales targets as set by management, demonstrating consistent performance.   • Consumer Feedback: Gather and analyze feedback from consumers, sharing insights with internal teams to improve products and services.   • Outbound Calls: Conduct daily outbound calls using predictive or preview mode, aiming to enhance the organization’s close rate.   • Customer Education: Educate customers on the growing home energy industry using a consultative approach to provide informed and valuable recommendations.   • Department Expectations: Maintain departmental standards, including customer satisfaction, productivity, and adherence to company policies.   • Product Knowledge: Answer detailed questions regarding Generac products, showcasing expertise and knowledge.   • Inbound Queries: Respond to inbound pre-sale questions over the phone, providing accurate and helpful information.   • Other duties as assigned  Minimum Requirements: • Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience • 1 year related experience within Sales, Retail, Marketing    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Ability to understand consumer needs and provide appropriate solutions .   • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle objections effectively.   • Ability to Interpret Data, Analyze Results and Make Recommendations   • Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including consumers, dealers, and contractors   • Ability to meet sales targets and work in a goal-oriented environment.   • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.   • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team   Office Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.   “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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