Director of Sales - Commercial / Industrial Natural Gas

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Commercial Natural Gas Sales Executive

Company: Vertical Energy Partners

Location: Lawrence, Kansas or Remote

Compensation: Uncapped Commissions + Company-Wide Profit-Sharing Bonuses

Job Type: Full-Time, Commission-Only

About Vertical Energy Partners

Vertical Energy Partners is an energy brokerage firm specializing in helping commercial and industrial clients reduce and stabilize energy costs while navigating the volatile natural gas market. Our leadership team has 15 years of industry expertise, and we are now building a high-performance sales team from scratch. This is an opportunity to be a key part of a fast-growing company with high earning potential and leadership opportunities.

We provide:

• A large pool of qualified prospects with the potential to generate $30M+ in gross profit.
• Advanced sales infrastructure with access to lead tools, CRM systems, and industry data.
• A collaborative environment where sales professionals work directly with leadership.
• Full backend support for client onboarding, energy strategies, and contract management—allowing you to focus on selling and building relationships.

About the Role

The Commercial Natural Gas Sales Executive is responsible for prospecting, closing, and managing commercial and industrial accounts for natural gas procurement. This is a pure hunter role—you must generate your own pipeline and close deals independently. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to lead a high-performing sales team and move into leadership as we grow.

Responsibilities:

• Find, pitch, and close deals—identify businesses needing natural gas supply solutions.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to build a pipeline and close high-value contracts.
• Cold call, email, and meet decision-makers to drive sales.
• Negotiate contracts and overcome objections effectively.
• Build long-term relationships with clients while the company manages backend processes.
• Stay ahead of market trends and advise clients on energy procurement strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2+ years of B2B sales experience (energy, logistics, SaaS, financial services, or commodities ).
• Proven hunter mentality—must be comfortable cold calling and closing deals.
• Ability to thrive in a commission-only environment with high upside potential.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and driven to succeed.
• Interest in leadership and building a team.

Why Join Us?

Uncapped commission structure—mid-six figures expected.
Foundational role—Influence the shape of the sales team.
Company-wide bonuses—earn more as the business grows.
Fast-track to leadership—prove yourself and move up.
Full support—access to top-tier sales tools and resources.
⚡ Startup energy—help build a new sales division.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% commission-based earnings with uncapped potential.
• Company-wide profit-sharing bonuses.
• Remote flexibility (work from anywhere).
• Industry training and continuous coaching.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles.

For questions, feel free to reach out. We’re excited to hear from motivated professionals ready to take control of their earning potential!