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Description
Session Solar is the U.S. subsidiary of SolarMarkt AG, founded in 1985 in Freiburg, Germany. SolarMarkt founder, Walter Leithold, began this company with a love of solar and the belief that quality, transparency and forward-thinking breed lasting success. Over the last 27 years, SolarMarkt and its global subsidiaries have put these core values into practice, developing a reputation for experience, trust and reliability.
In January 2007, Session Solar CEO Elmar Niewerth brought that same integrity and solar expertise to the United States, proving that honest dialogue, reasonable prices, efficient service and sophisticated technologies are what American solar installers want.
In 2010 SolarMarkt and its global subsidiaries, including Session Solar, merged with Wurth Solar, a leading European solar integrator. The merge expanded the global expertise and services of SolarMarkt and Wurth Solar to include PV wholesales, project development, and manufacturing of Creotecc mounting systems.
Position Overview:
Session Solar is seeking a technical sales representative to develop accounts; generate revenue; and understand, interpret and provide technical information. Solar sales experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Develop new accounts by researching and identifying potential clients
- Solicit new accounts by researching buying history, suggesting related and new items, explaining technical features and benefits.
- Respond to inquiries, verify and enter information; tracks orders to fulfillment; communicate expected delivery dates.
- Provide technical information and explanations; prepare quotations.
- Assess competitors by analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintain and improve quality results by following standards; recommend improved policies and procedures.
- Update job knowledge by studying new product descriptions; participate in educational opportunities.
- Achieve department and organizational goals by accepting ownership for new and projects and requests; explore opportunities to add value to job responsibilities.
Qualifications:
Skills/Qualifications:
Meeting Sales Goals, Prospecting Skills, Client Base Development, Closing Skills, Technical Understanding, Building Relationships, People Skills, Data Entry Skills, Customer Focus, Professionalism, Motivation for Sales.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of Inside Technical Sales or equivalent.
- Solar Industry preferred
- Engineering calculations for wind, snow and seismic code requirements
- MS Office: Excel (VBA), Word, Outlook, Access
- SAP Business One software
Location/Travel: This is a full time, in-house position, based in our Scotts Valley office. Some travel will be required, approximately 30-40%, reducing to 20% after the first year.
Compensation: 3 month probationary period with benefits available after 90 days. Compensation based on experiences and qualifications. Full benefits package includes medical, dental and vacation.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume via email or fax with "Technical Sales" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.