Retail Solar Sales Advisor

Who We Are

“Create a planet that runs on the sun.” At Sunrun, we strive to become America’s #1, 21st Century Utility Company. We provide people a choice to power their homes with direct, clean and affordable energy at a lower price than traditional fossil fuel utility monopolies. We are looking for passionate, creative and ambitious team members to join us. Bring your unique skill sets, ideas and expertise and help build this industry leading company and climate change solution of the future.

Each business day, we install $2 million worth of solar and facilitate one solar installation every 10 minutes. Our network of more than 30 leading solar installers employs more than 3,000 people. As thought leaders in the industry for product innovation and customer satisfaction for over 17 years, we service 75,000+ customers across 15 states. We need to hire intelligent, passionate and driven individuals to help us succeed in our continued success, growth and ultimate global goal of a clean and sustainable future.

Position Summary

Sunrun is experiencing tremendous business growth in its Retail channel and is seeking outstanding individuals to serve as the face of our retail franchise.

The Retail Solar Sales Advisor is the brand ambassador and first point of contact for customers. It takes resilience, people skills, self‐motivation and teamwork to be successful. With extensive sales, product and marketing training, you will create awareness of the Sunrun brand and educate potential customers about our services. You will engage in conversations, qualify homes for solar and schedule in‐home consultations with your teammate counterpart, Solar Consultant.

Sunrun has a strong culture that believes in grassroots team cultivation. Top performers, solution innovators are leaned on for new innovation and considered for promotion as we rapidly expand and grow in our existing territories, new footprints and business ventures. Your hard work and success will be rewarded financially and professionally. 

Responsibilities

• Professionally represent Sunrun as an ambassador to our vision, driving increased solar awareness
• Engage customers in retail locations, offering them Sunrun’s solar service solutions
• Meet team and individual sales goals set each month     
• Collaborate with Retail Solar Consultants to help them qualify leads, design systems, and close deals
• Develop and nurture relationships with retail store management at a local level
• Conduct solar seminars and events for 20 or more people in a retail store or marketing event

Qualifications

• 2 years prior experience in a quota-driven sales position highly preferred
• Proficient with email, MS Office, and CRM tools
• Flexible working weekends, evenings and some holiday shifts
• 2 years sales experience or 2 years customer service experience – high customer interaction (indoor, outdoor or retail)
• Slightly obsessive about providing a great customer experience, in all the right ways
• Self-starter, integrity, passionate, high energy, people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• We seek leaders and community minded people: athletes, community leaders, volunteers, Eagle or Girl Scout leaders, military veterans, retired police and EMT’s, etc.

EOE. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Benefits

• Generous hourly rate plus no cap on commissions
• Paid sales and marketing training
• Friendly, fun, high-energy work culture
• Medical (including PPO, HMO, and HSA options), dental and vision coverage
• Attractive paid time off and holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan
• Opportunity to work for a company that is changing the world for the better!