Field Energy Specialist
Are you a confident, self-motivated individual who likes to exceed goals and be the best at what you do? Would you like to promote products that help the environment and change the world? Would you like to be rewarded for your performance and work for a company that offers world-class training, a clear career path, and that promotes from within? Then come join us at SolarCity!
The Company
SolarCity®, chaired by Elon Musk (as in Tesla and SpaceX), is America’s #1 full-service solar provider, signing a new customer every five minutes. The company provides homeowners, business and government organizations cleaner, more affordable alternatives to their utility bills. The U.S. Department of Energy named SolarCity a Green Power Supplier of the Year in 2010, Fast Company Magazine called it one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world in 2011 and 2012 Inc. Magazine named SolarCity #10 in its list of the ”100 biggest job creators in America” in 2012. SolarCity serves thousands of customers with energy efficiency and solar energy services in 15 states across the USA. SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
The SolarCity team is smart, dedicated to our clients, open minded, fast paced, progressive and composed of the solar and renewable energy industry’s best talent. If you want to join a rapidly growing, award-winning, public company with plenty of opportunities for upward mobility, we invite you to apply to SolarCity.
Job Description
As a Solar Sales Energy Specialist, you will receive world-class training on SolarCity’s sales process and technologies, and have the opportunity to advance your career through SolarCity’s Sales Training Program in our collaborative learning environment. Solar Sales Energy Specialists are the first point of contact and educate potential customers about the many benefits of solar energy, working at Home Depot Stores, Best Buys and some mall retail kiosks. In the words of CEO, Lyndon Rive, “It’s a no brainer,” because customers can get cleaner, more affordable alternatives to their utility bill.
In this role, you will be scheduled and assigned daily in one of our retail partner stores. You will be responsible for identifying potential customers, answering their questions, and arranging customer consultations in their homes for our Outside Solar Sales Consultants. After achieving a predetermined minimum number of sales, and at the discretion of your manager, you will be eligible for promotion to Outside Solar Sales Consultants where additional world-class sales training and mentorship is provided.
Responsibilities 3/18/14
Speaking with customers about SolarCity’s clean energy solutions
Driving the creation of in-store leads to meet personal and team sales goals
Collaborating with Outside Solar Sales Consultants to confirm in-home appointments
Setting up SolarCity displays and collateral
Hosting and conducting in-store seminars and events for 20 or more people
Working side-by-side with top sales producers and learning from them directly
Additional duties required as needed
Requirements
Four-year college degree preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
2 years’ work experience in a quota-driven sales position highly preferred
Retail sales experience-working the floor highly preferred
Lead generation experience a preferred
Positive, professional, and big picture attitude
High energy, enthusiasm, and excellent customer service skills
Articulate with excellent communication skills
Highly persuasive, self-disciplined, and honest
Must be flexible working weekend, evening and holiday shifts
Must be proficient with Excel and MS Outlook (+CRM tool preferred)
Due to nature of this position as a training role for an Outside Sales Consultant the following are required
Must have a clean driving record (example, no DUI in the last 5 years)
Must have a valid state driver’s license
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and drug screen
Must be comfortable standing and walking for long periods of time in a retail sales environment
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs for short periods of time
We welcome over-achievers, leaders, Peace Corps or Teach for America volunteers, college athletes, Eagle Scouts, former military veterans, and candidates who are involved with community service
Spanish language speakers, and other language skills a plus
Benefits
Opportunities for promotion to an Outside Sales Consultant with in 3-6 months based on performance
Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Employee referral program
Eligibility to receive equity in the company
Joining a fast-growing public company with the mission of making the world a better place
Invitations to SolarCity holiday parties where SolarCity’s band, Soul Metrics, rocks out
3/18/14
SolarCity is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Job Application Methods Accepted Via Email (jedradaclark@solarcity.com)
