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Description
Grasshopper Solar, a subsidiary of Grasshopper Energy, is a fast growing, 100% Canadian-owned and operated company delivering turnkey solar power systems to the residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and agricultural markets Ontario wide. Our Solar Power System services include free preliminary studies, comprehensive feasibility studies, financial modeling, system design and engineering, system installation and wiring, commissioning, performance optimization, system monitoring, system maintenance and ongoing technical support.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking energetic and highly motivated individuals to join our sales team as a Solar Sales Associate. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, time management, resource management, and an ability to establish new client relationships, where success is achieved by independent effort.
Responsibilities:
- Seek and identify opportunities for solar power system sales in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and agricultural markets across Ontario
- To call on assigned territory (phone and in person) and inform them about the features and benefits of our products, explain the Ontario Power Authority's FIT program, how a solar power system works, how the property owner can benefit financially from installing a Grasshopper Solar system and to communicate other relevant educational information as directed by the Sales Manager
- To possess and consistently develop an inclusive selling style that includes an ability to use all available promotional literature and selling tools during sales calls as assigned by Grasshopper Solar
- To keep timely and accurate electronic records of all field activity including: filing of assessments, activity reports, territory customer database and call notes
Qualifications:
- Exceptional verbal communication skills, including presentation and negotiation
- Strong relationship building and networking skills
- Entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethic
- Comfortable with the use of computer software, including but not limited to MS Office Suite, MS Outlook and Internet Explorer
- Previous sales experience considered an asset, but not required
- A minimum of either a College Diploma or University Degree in Business or a related field is recommended but not required
Compensation: Compensation is 100% commission based. As the position requires regional travel, access to a car is necessary.
To Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter (.doc/.docx or .pdf) by email, with "Solar Sales Associate Position -- firstname lastname" in the subject heading. Please also mention in your email where you heard of this position.
We sincerely thank all applicants however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.