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Description
"I'm a firm believer in serving employees first. If we take care of our employees and have a true concern for providing those families with a decent living, then those employees will take care of our customers."
- Hayes Barnard, Owner
Paramount Equity provides residential homeowners a variety of financial services to accomplish one simple goal: Save Our Neighbors Money! We are privately held, profitable (no debt) and financially secure.
From purchase, refinance and reverse mortgage banking, to property, casualty and life insurance, and now solar leasing and financing, Paramount Equity is the only company in existence today that offers all of these solutions under one roof. We currently operate in 6 states - Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Washington - but are looking to expand our reach in the near future.
We have been awarded the A+ Employers' Award by the Sacramento Business Journal on multiple occasions as an exceptional place to work. We are also only one of a few companies in our industry to maintain an "A" ranking with the Better Business Bureau.
Our focus on developing leaders, inspiring innovation, providing exceptional customer service and offering state of the art resources are just a few of the examples that set us apart from our competitors. We are on a constant mission to recruit and hire top talent to join us in our quest for excellence.
What are you waiting for? Come join the team!
Position Overview:
Paramount Energy Solutions (PES) provides photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, solar financing and solar leasing solutions to residential homeowners looking to save money on their utility bills while making a positive impact on our environment. We offer one-of-a-kind solar technologies and proprietary solar leasing and financing alternatives that allow you to position and sell the benefits to a large customer base.
PES is looking for energetic, motivated and experienced inside sales professionals to join our solar team (previous solar sales experience preferred, but not required).
Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with previous and new residential customers via company-provided (inbound) leads as well possessing the ability to self-generate opportunities on your own
- Generate detailed (technical) solar sales proposals on a regular basis for a multitude of residential customers
- Analyze and determine client product needs and clearly articulate the benefits of what a solar system, and Paramount Energy Solutions in particular, offers the customer
- Communicate all facets of both the contract and installation phases with the client
- Meet and exceed monthly sales goals within a competitive sales environment
- Cross-sell insurance and solar financing/refinancing options when applicable and appropriate
- Provide excellent customer service while fulfilling the overall needs of both the client and the company
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college (preferred) or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years of proven sales prospecting, negotiation and closing experience
- Self-motivated and extremely goal-oriented (must love to sell!)
- Ability to meet and exceed individual goals while working within a team environment
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Salesforce.com or other CRM experience a plus)
- Familiarity with CEC, PG&E & City / County solar processes & requirements
- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor and attire
- Ability to work mainly in an office Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Compensation:
- Highly-competitive commission pay structure that includes a monthly draw guarantee
- Fixed salary for the first 3 months on the job plus commission so you have time to get started out on the right foot
- World-class marketing and advertising programs that deliver qualified clients directly to you in conjunction with your own, self-generated leads
- Installation of all solar systems provided by SolarCity®, the #1 residential solar provider in the country
- Additional cross-selling opportunities to help your customers save even more money (mortgage financing/refinancing, insurance, etc.)
- Hands-on management to provide continual education and sales training
Additional Benefits:
- Company pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for the employee
- 401(k) and flex spending accounts (Section 125 Cafeteria Plan)
To Apply:
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