Project Originator

~ Solaire’s mission is to make a significant and enduring contribution to the deployment of solar energy with the goal of making a safer and cleaner world for all. The Solaire team is committed to achieving grid parity nationwide by 2018, and in doing so, accelerating the paradigm shift from coal to solar as the primary source for electric generation. ~

Solaire's Culture 

Our work environment and culture supports personal and professional growth, success, new opportunities, and advancement for all its members. The Solaire team is unified by a common goal of having a positive influence in the world and creating a company culture that fosters respect and innovation.

Our growing team is comprised of a diverse group of bright and motivated individuals who enjoy problem solving on a daily basis. The solar industry is exciting, highly competitive and one of the fastest growing industries; the Solaire team takes a disciplined approach to maintaining a healthy balance between work and home, so we can be happy, inspired and successful in the marathon of life.

Position Overview

Take pride in your job and your company. Build a better future. Enjoy what you do and advance professionally.
Make a difference and join Solaire, a market leader in one of the most important industries of the 21st century.

Solaire Generation is hiring experienced solar professionals for full-time Project Originator positions based in New York and the West Coast, concentrating on nationwide turnkey origination and development of commercial solar projects. The ideal candidate is a self-driven individual with a successful track record of closing deals with a profit. Solaire is strategically positioned for continued expansion and success. As we grow so should your role, responsibility and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and successfully execute sales of turnkey projects.
• Perform at the highest level in representing Solaire Generation and its full service offerings.
• Perform all required sales activities, including sales prospecting, qualifying, account management, site
  evaluations, proposals, presentations, networking, relationship building, partnering, territory management, managing use of resources, etc.
• Diligently respect company standards regarding accurate CRM management (i.e., Zoho: input, update and manage leads, accounts and potentials).
• Understand and anticipate client needs, and effectively present how Solaire’s products can provide solutions that exceed client needs
• Think creatively to contribute and advance our sales strategy and continued success.

Qualifications

• Deep history in and knowledge of the solar industry.
• Strong background in sales and closing deals.
• Proficient in computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and CRM.
• Stellar oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to tailor dynamic presentations to different audiences.
• Ability to think critically and be solution oriented.
• Handle confidential / sensitive information with discretion.
• Understanding of financial analytics: NPV, IRR, ROI, depreciation, cash flow, Financing (Capital Lease,
  Operating Lease, PPA, etc.).

Attractions of the Job: 

• Solar energy is a new industry and one of the fastest growing with great opportunities and challenges.
• Work with creative people, committed to design, innovation and professional growth.
• Work in a highly collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about what they do.
• Work for an award winning company, recognized for its clean tech leadership.
• Experience it all. Solaire is full service company offering design, finance and construction services.
• Diverse group of clients, New York to Hawaii, from Fortune 100 companies to major Universities.
• Open workspaces in all of our offices facilitating team work, collaboration and knowledge.

Compensation and Benefits

• Commensurate with experience (please include salary requirements when applying).
• 15 days vacation, 10 Holidays, 5 Sick Days.
• Premium healthcare program.
• Quarterly reviews to foster professional growth and satisfaction.
• Annual reviews with expected raises based on performance.
• Bonus: discretionary, based on individual and company performance.

Additional Information

Solaire Generation is a market leader for the design, development, fabrication and installation of innovative solar structures and systems. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with the best products, service and system performance; in doing so, we have created a national brand recognized for being a market leader in less than 5 years.

Solaire specializes in transforming parking lots into beautiful solar power plants, recognized for best in class architecture. Solaire is a full service design & build company nation wide, strategically positioned to bring finance to select projects. We have offices in New York City, Boston and San Diego.

Solaire is an award-winning, industry-acclaimed company, having won the project of the year distinction at both Intersolar North America and SPG in 2014. In 2013, Solaire was awarded project of the year by Solar Builder and was recognized by Greentech Media for being one of the top ten cleantech leaders in NYC.

Solaire has 10 patents for its solar structures and systems and has built over 55 MWs of solar carports nationwide. Installations include one of the largest solar parking canopy systems in the world at Rutgers University (8 MW), the largest garage top canopy in the United States for the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (1.1 MW), and the largest corporate carport in the country for Dow Jones (3.6 MW) and the largest carport in New York City at the Whole Foods in Brooklyn. Solaire proudly leads the market with the most Fortune 100 carport installations.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload the resume and a cover letter. Please no phone calls or agencies. We will reach out once we have received your materials.

Cover letter to include:

• What excites you about solar energy
• Why you are interested in working at Solaire
• How you will excel at Solaire
• Salary requirements
• Available starting dates