What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Renewable Solar?
Renewable Solar Inc is a rapidly growing Solar PV Engineering, Procurement, Construction (Solar ECP) company, currently managing a portfolio of over 200 ongoing PV solar projects valued in excess of $200M with a staff of roughly 140 personnel. Renewable Solar is seeking a Sales Associate to support this growing workload. In this role, Sales Associate will oversee full life cycle of a project, from contract to final Permission to Operate (PTO) / Commercial Operation Date (COD)
Position Overview
The Sales Associate assists the sales team in managing customer relationships, researching market trends, and supporting the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) department. This role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to build a career in solar sales while gaining hands-on experience in customer interactions, sales strategy, and industry research.
Assist the Sales Manager with daily tasks and administrative duties.
Provide sales support to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) department and its customers.
Attend sales and customer meetings as scheduled.
Conduct market research and track industry trends, compiling reports for the sales.
Monitor news and updates related to existing customers to identify new opportunities.
Manage and update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Help prepare proposals, presentations, and sales materials.
Assist in coordinating internal teams to ensure a smooth sales process.
Earn commission on new sales and a flat rate for supporting existing customer accounts.
Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, engineering, estimating, project management and construction, to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
Manage and report on sales pipeline, forecasting revenue and providing regular updates to senior management.
Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with colleagues and customers.
Requirements
0-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or a related field.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.
Eagerness to learn about the solar energy industry.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Willingness to travel as needed
Required Areas of Competency
Active Listening – Understanding customer needs and responding effectively.
Strong Verbal & Written Communication – Clearly conveying information to customers and internal teams.
Customer Service Orientation – Ensuring a positive experience for customers and prospects.
Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Time Management – Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks.
Detail-Oriented – Keeping track of sales data, CRM updates, and customer needs.
Strategic Planning – Develop and implement strategic sales plans.
Problem Solving – Ability to identify and solve problems.
Resilience & Persistence – Handling rejections and setbacks with a positive attitude.
Supervisory Controls
Sales Associate will report to the Sales Manager. Sales Associate are expected to work 40-45 hours / week, with core hours being Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, and available to support non-standard overtime hours as necessary.
Evaluation Factors
Sales Associate will be evaluated based on sales metrics, and their ability to successfully meet sales goals.
Pay Scale :
Sales Associate compensation is negotiable, and may be either hourly or salary, with a combination of project-based incentives. Compensation will be at market rates, based on qualifications, currently estimated between $50k-$60k / year incentives, to include 5% 401k match and employer sponsored health care options.
Conditions of Employment
Other conditions as outlined in the RSI employee handbook.
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