Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors

Also Called: Energy Consultant, Solar Sales Representative

Some College

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$48,140

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors do

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

  • Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
  • Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
  • Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Measuring tapes
  • Ladders
  • Notebook computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Portable data input terminals

Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software
Salesforce software
Salesforce.com Salesforce CRM
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Trimble SketchUp Pro

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Persuasion

Knowledge

Business
sales and marketing
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 38% Some college, no degree
  • 35% Bachelor's degree
  • 9% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Solar Thermal Installers & Technicians

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Travel Agents

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Advertising Sales Agents

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Alexandria Technical & Community College

    Alexandria, MN

  • Alpena Community College

    Alpena, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Initiative
  • Persistence
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity

Values

  • Achievement
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors across the country typically make.

$23.14 / hour
$48,140 /year

Entry Level

$47.94 / hour
$99,710 /year

Median Level

$93.01 / hour
$193,470 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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