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Solar Sales Representative

Sunrun • Full-time • San Jose, California, United States • $100k - $388k / year • 4h ago

2023: 50% of our first year Sales Specialists earned $100,000+
2023: Top 10% average earnings for new hires was $205,020
2023: Top 100 earners regardless of hire date or current status earned $388,000

Responsibilities

Manage a Territory: Strategically manage and grow sales within a designated geographic area.
Participate in training and team meetings: Enhance your industry knowledge and earning potential through team building and mentorship.
Lead Generation: Identify and engage potential customers through various channels, including door-to-door canvassing, networking and referrals
Customer Engagement: Educate homeowners about the benefits of solar energy, including cost savings, environmental impact and energy independence.
Sales Presentations: Conduct in-depth consultations with potential customers to explain solar systems, financing options and installation processes.
Follow-Up: Maintain regular follow-up with potential customers to answer questions, provide additional information and facilitate the decision-making process.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and track sales activities and performance metrics to meet or exceed sales targets.
Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service throughout the sales process and post-installation to ensure customer satisfaction and encourage referrals.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
Prior experience in direct sales, commission-based sales, or retail sales preferred
Continuous learner with a strong aptitude for acquiring new skills and knowledge
Ability to work independently and create a productive personal work schedule
Comfortable working outdoors and walking for extended periods in various weather conditions
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate homeowners' schedules
Direct Seller, commission only role

How you will be rewarded

Unlimited earnings potential. Top 10% of Sales Specialists earned $300,000+ in 2023
Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the autonomy to manage your own time after training period
Training: Learn from the best sales specialists in the industry
Career growth opportunities with clear paths for advancement
Bonus Training Pay with extra commissions on your first 8 deals
Earn Nike and Lululemon swag through our lucrative performance incentives
Earn Trips: Previous destinations include Iceland, Tahiti, Switzerland and Cancun
Potential to earn quarterly company stock incentives based on personal performance

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Recruiter:
Adrianna Chandler (adrianna.chandler@sunrun.com)

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is in compliance with the local wage requirements.

Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications. If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.