Solar Sales Consultant

Job Description

Title: Solar Sales Consultant

Who Is Virginia Energy Solutions:

Virginia Energy Solutions (VES) is the fastest-growing solar company in Virginia with a hyper-focus on transitioning the world to renewable energy. Founded in 2021, we are obsessed with providing the absolute best customer experience to our community by drawing upon our company values of honesty, integrity, and passion.

At Virginia Energy Solutions, you will be surrounded by a family of highly ambitious and motivated self-starters who are acutely focused on building a lucrative career for themselves in solar. We are an incubator for your success and can help you achieve whatever your personal and income goals may be.

Solar Sales Consultant Position:

At VES, the Solar Sales Consultant is primarily responsible for presenting solar design proposals to homeowners in the community and helping them transition to using clean energy. These design proposals are typically presented in-home and may also include other add-ons such as energy efficiency packages or a new roof. Additionally, Solar Sales Consultants are responsible for generating their own leads and maintaining back-end administrative duties.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position; therefore, the type of person who excels in this role is self-sufficient and enjoys working independently, has excellent communication skills, is an expert at managing their time, and values giving the best customer service experience possible. This role is a good fit for anyone with previous direct sales experience who is confident in generating their own leads.

Responsibilities:

• Use call, email, text, and other various communication forms to identify the validity and potential of leads

• Door-to-door lead generation and appointment setting in local communities

• Closing High-Ticket ($20k-$100k+) Solar Projects and submitting all necessary paperwork in a timely manner

• Learn and use CRM and other tools of the job

• Track Key Performance Indicators

• Communicate with your team on a daily basis

• Be a proficient solar professional with an understanding of all aspects of the product/s

• Keeping Client Pipeline Organized & Up to date

• Manage a hybrid work schedule with time divided between lead generation, running consultation appointments, and completing virtual responsibilities.

• Actively work 5 days a week, including Saturdays and one day during the week. The company is off on Sundays.

• Attend virtual and in-person team meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10am.

• Represent Virginia Energy Solutions in an esteemed manner.

Pay:

• Uncapped commission-based sales

– Average sale commission is between $1,500 – $5,000 per close

– The average annual commission for reps in our company is between $132,000 – $250,000/year (3 closes/month)

• Additional incentives for maintaining daily and weekly production goals (up to an additional $10,000 per year)

• 1099-contractor.

Who You Are:

• You are a motivated and ambitious person looking for a challenging and equally rewarding career.

• You are ready to absorb information, learn, and execute.

• You have excellent communication skills and love talking to people.

• You are a quick learner.

• You are not afraid to try again when you come up against an obstacle.

• You are a self-starter.

• You’re not looking for just a 9-to-5 job. You’re looking for a merit-based platform where your opportunity for success, personal growth, and income is up to you.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• Access to a smartphone and a presentation device (such as a laptop or tablet)

• Reliable transportation

• 18+ Eligible to work in United States

• 1 year of previous door-to-door or cold calling experience required

• 1 year of previous sales experience

• Problem Solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations.

• Adaptability – Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethics; uphold organizational values.

• Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

• Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.

• Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks.

How To Apply:

• Apply on Indeed or email resume to our Recruitment Officer, Katie Garra, at . Please put Solar Sales Consultant Application as the subject for your email.

• Cover letter optional

What We Expect IF You Are Accepted :

We expect total commitment and a high work ethic in order for you to be successful with us. When you start, we provide extensive training resources that are designed to set you up for success. Individuals who give it their all at the beginning have a higher success rate and are able to start earning additional bonuses from day 1.

We expect you to put 100% effort in every single day and challenge yourself. If you feel you are ready to grow quickly, run fast, learn from our leadership, and give us your all; Virginia Energy Solutions is ready to welcome you.

Virginia Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $132,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Uncapped commission

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working a 1099 independent contractor position?

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person