About This Career Path
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
Retail, Sales & Marketing
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
Retail, Sales & Marketing Industry
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Average
$92,820
ANNUAL
$44.62
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,800
ANNUAL
$18.66
HOURLY
Mid Level
$96,300
ANNUAL
$46.30
HOURLY
Expert Level
$161,340
ANNUAL
$77.57
HOURLY
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
7,110
Projected job openings through 2030
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Degree Recommendations
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
01
Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
02
Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
03
Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
04
Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
05
Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
06
Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
07
Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
08
Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
09
Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
10
Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Persuasion
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
Retail, Sales & Marketing
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