What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Clean Energy Consultant (Sales) position at SolarCraft?
SolarCraft is proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company. Recently celebrating 40 years of business, SolarCraft has led the way in the North Bay with over 8,500 satisfied customers!
SolarCraft seeks an experienced Clean Energy Consultant (sales representative) for Sonoma, Marin, & Napa counties. The position is full-time with benefits, selling solar PV and batteries to our residential customers.
Our team works in a collaborative environment to help homeowners use solar and batteries to spend less money on gas and electricity, increase the value of their properties and demonstrate commitment to sustainability. It is an exciting time for our community – this is an outstanding opportunity to work locally with the best team in the industry.
The Solar Consultant responsibilities include:
- Know your "Why"
- Educate and inspire potential customers on the many benefits of solar and alternative energy technologies.
- While maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical sales practices, Sales Consultants must differentiate themselves and SolarCraft in a competitive marketplace.
- Conduct energy rate and usage analysis, PV production and savings modeling, create preliminary designs and proposals and present solutions in a compelling manner via in-home visits, phone and email.
- Pursue leads (company provided and self-generated) for residential solar electric and storage/battery systems.
- Network, attend events, generate referrals and build references to support your ongoing business
- Using satellite imaging programs and industry-leading PV energy programs, and onsite home survey and inspections, Solar Sales consultants evaluate and perform site feasibility studies.
- Consistently utilize CRM (SolarNexus) and proficiently log all activities throughout the entire sales process
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior residential solar sales experience preferred
- A positive attitude
- A sincere belief in the power of renewable energy to transform our society and deliver value to home and business owners
- Proven sales professional with strong technical and interpersonal skills
- Experience selling, designing and/or installing solar electric and/or solar thermal systems (equivalent experience in battery/storage, fuel cell, alternative energy, or advanced electrical products considered).
- Strong technical abilities required: high reliance on excel, math, science, design & construction methodology and geospatial software programs, financial modeling.
- Knowledge of current utilities, energy regulations and policies, incentives and rate structures
- Knowledge of solar technologies (i.e. PV, inverters, DAS, racking, storage) and other residential energy products
- General knowledge of electrical and construction methods and codes
- Computer Skills-MS Office, CAD, SolarNexus/CRM
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay and subsidized health insurance benefits Base Salary uncapped Commission
- Health insurance with 75% company subsidy.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation and 401(k) with company match
- On-the-job training and education in solar energy
- Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing business and industry
Opportunity to work for a company that’s changing the world and our community, one building at a time. Voted the “Best of Marin” for the past 5 consecutive years, SolarCraft is well regarded for our high-quality solar installations, professional and reliable service, and client-focused approach. We pride ourselves on exemplary customer service to our discerning clientele.
Please send Introduction and Resume to jobs@solarcraft.com or via LI
