What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Development Representative - Solect Energy position at Solect Energy?
Company Overview
Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with 800 installed projects totaling 160 MW. Through our team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to helping our clients reduce energy costs and optimize their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team provides service to 700 customers, achieving a 99% renewal rate each year. Headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.
Solect is currently seeking a full time Sales Development Representative physically located in one of the following states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT) whose primary role would be to identify and qualify prospective new customers via phone and email. This role allows individuals to work from home and/or our headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, articulate, engaging and laser focused on new client acquisition. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in the exciting solar industry and to make a positive contribution to the environment. Solect is committed to building a culture of excellence through employee development by creating an environment that inspires innovation and teamwork.
Solect Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy.
Responsibilities
Key Functions
Identify and qualify prospective new customers using a high volume of calls and emails
Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual qualified meeting goals
Utilize Solect’s business systems efficiently including Salesforce and Google Apps
Clearly communicate the benefits of solar incentives at both the federal and state level
Maintain a working knowledge of various state and utility specific incentive program information
Responsible for continuous communication with the Solect Sales Team around qualified meetings through notes, calendar updates, etc.
Attend occasional meetings in person in Hopkinton, MA.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
Working knowledge of Salesforce Lightning (Required)
A proven ability to set qualified meetings with a minimum of 1-year related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to articulate complex information clearly
Professionally persistent, polite, and self-confident
Highly organized
Self-motivated, strong work ethic
Ability to learn, retain and apply new information quickly
Preferred – but not required – knowledge of energy markets and/or selling large capital improvement projects
Special Position Requirements
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with 800 installed projects totaling 160 MW. Through our team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to helping our clients reduce energy costs and optimize their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team provides service to 700 customers, achieving a 99% renewal rate each year. Headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.
Solect is currently seeking a full time Sales Development Representative physically located in one of the following states (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT) whose primary role would be to identify and qualify prospective new customers via phone and email. This role allows individuals to work from home and/or our headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, articulate, engaging and laser focused on new client acquisition. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in the exciting solar industry and to make a positive contribution to the environment. Solect is committed to building a culture of excellence through employee development by creating an environment that inspires innovation and teamwork.
Solect Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy.
Responsibilities
Key Functions
Identify and qualify prospective new customers using a high volume of calls and emails
Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual qualified meeting goals
Utilize Solect’s business systems efficiently including Salesforce and Google Apps
Clearly communicate the benefits of solar incentives at both the federal and state level
Maintain a working knowledge of various state and utility specific incentive program information
Responsible for continuous communication with the Solect Sales Team around qualified meetings through notes, calendar updates, etc.
Attend occasional meetings in person in Hopkinton, MA.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
Working knowledge of Salesforce Lightning (Required)
A proven ability to set qualified meetings with a minimum of 1-year related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to articulate complex information clearly
Professionally persistent, polite, and self-confident
Highly organized
Self-motivated, strong work ethic
Ability to learn, retain and apply new information quickly
Preferred – but not required – knowledge of energy markets and/or selling large capital improvement projects
Special Position Requirements
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
