Solar Sales Consultant

We are a local family owned company with over 25 years of experience in the Solar Industry committed to serving our client's renewable energy needs with integrity and high quality products. Product lines include Solar Electrical and Solar Hot Water systems.

Sun First! has been serving Bay Area customers like you-residential, commercial, non-profit, and government-since 1984 with technologically advanced solar (and solar thermal) solutions and innovative system designs that match your unique needs. "Going solar" is complicated and involves everything from paperwork and permits through inspections and final Interconnection with PG&E. Relax. Sun First! manages every last detail, and we do it transparently so you always know where the project stands. And every day we do our best to earn our decades-long track record as a locally owned and operated company dedicated to community building, unmatched workmanship, and excellent customer service.

Sun First! deals in several market-leading solar products reserved by their manufacturers for a select group of installers, ensuring we can offer you many excellent options regardless of your budget or the system size. We'll also use our engineering and design expertise to optimize your system performance, stretching your dollars even further. And because values matter, you should know we remain committed to our mission, first articulated in 1984: to prevent the depletion of natural resources and protect the beauty of the environment through the use of renewable energy.

Responsibilities:

• Close new business. Responsible for sales of new photovoltaic systems to residential and small commercial clients within the North Bay company service area
• Meet individual sales targets: Generate, manage, follow up on qualified leads
• Perform site visits, draw roof diagrams, take measurements and photos, and other related tasks as assigned.
• Prepare timely and accurate proposals and present to prospective clients
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing with clients as appropriate.
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all aspects of the business at all times
• Constantly update personal knowledge base regarding products, utility rates, incentives and industry trends
• Participate in marketing and outreach projects through community based networking
• Work with administrative, design and installation staff for smooth, timely work flow
• Comply with all company required procedures, work flow systems and legal requirements
• Attend manufacturers' certification trainings
• Perform assigned tasks willingly and on time within a minimum 40 hour work week
• Fulfill all company required reporting on sales activity
• Attend all required company sales meetings.

Qualifications: 

• Proven expertise in consultative Solar Sales and customer service
• A technical background fully understanding the principle of photovoltaics
• Familiarity with tools of the business including Solmetric, payback analysis, CSI tools as well as competency in office tools such as Excel, Word, Visio or CAD (not a requirement).
• Must be comfortable with heights, carrying and using ladders, accessing roofs, lifting up to 30 lbs, bending and reaching all in a safe manner
• A current valid driver's license with a clean driving record to be eligible to drive company vehicles when required
• A personable character with strong closing skills and a persuasive personality
• Must possess an excellent sales and ‘can do' attitude with a strong desire to succeed in a sales environment that is commission and incentive driven.
• Must have a laptop and reliable vehicle.

To Apply:

No phone calls please! Due to the typical large volume of responses we regret we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who we feel will fit well with our organizational goals, so please do not contact us other than by submitting your resume.  

We are an equal opportunity employer.