The Culture
The SolarCity team is smart, dedicated to our clients, open minded, fun, and composed of the solar and renewable energy industry's best talent. If you want to join a rapidly growing, award-winning, pre-public company with plenty of opportunities for upward mobility, we invite you to apply to SolarCity.
Job Description
SolarCity's Inside Sales Consultants strive to exceed customer expectations and build strong relationships with home-owners. They actively identify and pursue leads, address customer's questions and concerns, and meet sales quotas of solar systems and energy efficiency services. We take a consultative approach to educating customers on the growing solar/clean energy industry. Inside Sales Consultants will spend much of their time calling and setting up phone consultations with prospective customers. Inside Sales Consultants are expected to convey a sense of expertise in services and capabilities offered. This position requires tact, adaptability, confidence (without arrogance), and a high degree of customer service and professionalism.
Responsibilities include
• Sales of residential solar electric systems and energy efficiency services.
• Closing deals and signing contracts via phone and online conference calls.
• Prospecting for and qualifying leads.
• Utilizing online tools and conducting preliminary site evaluations to develop an initial system design. The design is primarily used to provide the customer with a visual example of how a solar system will look in his/her home.
• Generating project proposals/quotes for customers.
• Analysis of customer's current and projected electrical usage and financial return on investment.
• Must have a clear understanding of contract agreements and be able to explain and review agreements with customers.
• Communicating with project and design team throughout job completion.
• Logging all communications with customers in CRM contact database.
The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualifications
• Have at least 1 year sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Previous call center sales experience a plus but not required
• Experience with solar installation, design, or sales preferred (though not required because we offer training).
• Proven ability to build and develop business relationships.
• Experience building a book of business.
• Strong ability to project monthly sales numbers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Basic Excel a must. CRM experience a plus.
• Desire to stay on the leading edge of the solar and renewable energies industry.
• Understanding of general construction a plus.
• World class communication and customer service skills and experience.
• Four year college degree preferred.
• Flexible work schedules required including one weekend a month
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
Benefits
• Paid training with the nation's leader in solar power and energy efficiency
• Full benefits including health, vision, dental insurance
• 401k plan and pre-public stock options
• Career path opportunities for top performers
About SolarCity
SolarCity® is a national leader in solar power and energy efficiency services. The company's mission is to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt clean power to reduce pollution and save money. SolarCity's financing options can make it possible for many homeowners and businesses to switch to solar power for less than they currently pay for electricity. The company also offers a range of energy efficiency services, including efficient heating, cooling and lighting, and is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations. The U.S. Department of Energy named SolarCity a Green Power Supplier of the Year in 2010, and Fast Company Magazine called it one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world in 2011. SolarCity's 25 office locations serve more than 2,000 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas and Washington, D.C.
TO APPLY: Please apply via our website: http://www.solarcity.com/hr/191/26/Inside-Solar-Consultant.aspx
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