Solar Energy Consultant, Chicago Territory

Job Summary: As a Solar Energy Consultant, you will provide potential customers with expertise and education on a variety of solar solutions, helping homeowners to become smart energy consumers. This role is full-time and offers competitive benefits, base salary + uncapped commission, and has great opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate new business by working an assigned territory, qualifying customer eligibility for rooftop solar and scheduling appointments for interested customers to meet with a solar expert to review a customized proposal.
• Use a consultative selling approach; increase customer’s awareness of solar options as well as competitive advantage over other solar providers; provide potential customers with program details and answer questions or concerns.
• Utilize satellite imaging platforms such as Project Sunroof, Google Earth, and Google Maps (Satellite)
• Assure quality and accuracy of solar eligibility qualifications; ensure customers attend scheduled appointments and/or attend scheduled appointments; represent the company professionally and ensure that potential customers have an exceptional experience.
• Keep detailed records of sales activity via CRM technology on a company provided iPad. Effective daily management of appointments and planning targeted residential customers.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with other sales representatives and teams across the solar organization.

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (friendly, personable, positive personality)
• Highly motivated to sell with a desire to succeed
• Understanding and comfortable using technology solutions (iPad, CRM, Calendly, etc.)
• Customer focused, results oriented
• Strong Time management skills
• Professional demeanor and attire

Minimum Education, Experience and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record, a reliable personal vehicle, auto insurance coverage that satisfies the minimum requirement for the state.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors daily with exposure to an outside environment, which includes inclement weather.
• The employee is regularly required to drive, sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers to operate the iPad; and be able to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs (iPad, training binders, marketing materials, etc.).

Note: Our standard hours are an 8-hour shift, typically between the hours of 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with slight adjustments during certain seasons to align with daylight hours. While Saturdays may be required if sales goals aren’t met during the week, we prioritize a balanced work-life schedule

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Salary Range:

$55,000.00 – $90,000.00

• This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included. This role is also eligible for an uncapped sales commission. During your transition period, you may be eligible for an annual minimum commission of $20,000 or $30,000 depending on geography.

Total Earnings Opportunity: $50,000 to $100,000 annually

How We Support Your Wellbeing:

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why at IGS, we are committed to offering a holistic benefit program that allows employees to stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain flexibility in their wellbeing journey.

• Healthcare Essentials: Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.
• Mental Wellbeing: Robust support through Headspace and free mental healthcare visits for you and your dependents.
• Family Planning Support: Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.
• Financial Readiness: Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.
• Work-Life Balance: paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited.