Retail Solar Advisor

Sungevity is bringing affordable solar power to the people - and you could be part of this clean energy crusade.  

Our industry is growing rapidly, benefiting from falling costs and rising awareness. And thanks to the hard work of our team and our focus on delighting customers, we have become a leading provider of home solar energy nationwide. 

Our mission is to build the world's most energized network of customers, who power their lives with sunshine. We all share this passion for solar as a critical component in addressing the environmental issues of our time. 

We take enormous pride in our unique offering in the solar industry and our customer satisfaction scores so far. Our values are to put the customer first - with practical, simple, creative solar solutions that can take solar mainstream.

Our signature as a team is that we strive to be collaborative, unpretentious, and driven to achieve our mission.

Position Overview:

The Retail Solar Advisor (RSA) will engage with potential customers, educate them, and increase their interest level to obtain a qualified request for an iQuote from Sungevity.com and a consultation by phone or in the home with a solar sales expert.

This position will be located in Lowes, our partner's home improvement retail stores, and will approach customers to discuss solar energy for their home.  

Responsibilities:

• Acquire leads via retail sales techniques 
• Engage, qualify, and excite the customer 
• Build relationships with Retail Associates and educate them about solar energy
• Maintain marketing collateral in displays 
• Must complete accurate, timely and daily recap reports 
• Must consistently meet quota 
• Weekends Required (Friday through Tuesday work schedule)

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Google Chrome or Firefox browser 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak with members of the public
• A drive to succeed with a positive attitude and high energy - Results and Action Oriented 
• Willing and able to be in a retail environment and stand for extended periods 
• Tenacity and ability to handle rejection 
• Proficient conducting product demonstration 
• Ability to influence the buying decision
• Clean, neat, professional image; Logo'd shirts provided, kaki or black pants required, no open toe shoes 
• Customer service oriented and enjoys being helpful to others 
• Sales background with a minimum of 1 year of direct sales or retail experience 
• Demonstrated time management skills 
• Independent self-motivated and organized
• Flexible and able to adapt 
• Reliable access to transportation, as needed, to travel to/from multiple retail locations 
• Associates Degree Required, Bachelors preferred 
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record that meets Sungevity's criteria and a willingness to travel (this position will require traveling to specific sites in Southern and Northern California)
• Openness to relocation a plus
• 18 years of age minimum
• Multilingual Preferred

Compensation: Aggressive commission compensation structure.  Mileage reimbursement or company car provided.

We  pay 100 % of our employee benefits costs and offer healthcare plans, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision and 401K.

Advancement opportunities available for top performers.  Relocation may be required.

To Apply:

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Sungevity strives for a multicultural work environment; diversity is a core value. AA/EOE.