Renewable Energy Sales Consultant

Sunrun Inc. is seeking a Renewable Energy Sales Consultant in Mt Prospect, IL, who will self-generate sales leads and conduct in-home presentations on solar products. The role emphasizes building relationships with customers and requires at least one year of sales experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive salary with commissions. The position is part-time and involves local travel.
Overview
The Renewable Energy Sales Consultant self-generates sales leads and presents in-home presentations on our solar products and services for potential customers. Their priority is to make a genuine human connection with the potential customers with the intent to qualify and vet solar as a viable energy solution for their home and families. If you enjoy face-to-face interaction, engaging customers, and find the idea of working out in the field exciting, then this is the job for you! Responsibilities/The Impact
• Develop effective self-generated sales strategies, leads, and appointments with potential customers
• Provide an industry-leading customer sales experience from initial contact through installation and after the customer's system is turned on
• Conduct in-home sales presentations for potential customers and evaluate customers' knowledge and needs, building productive long-lasting relationships
• Handle the pipeline of activity from prospect to install by following up with all leads and in-home consultations
• Accurately disposition and report on outcomes via our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool
• Meet minimum required sales targets as set by sales leadership
• Qualifications/How You Will Be Successful
• Minimum of 1 year of sales and/or lead generation experience, with in-home sales experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills needed to partner cross-functionally when addressing customer needs
• Willingness to spend time traveling within local market, depending on business needs and sales model
• Intermediate comfort level with technology, utilizing an IPAD/computer and multiple software applications (experience with a CRM is a plus)
• Benefits
• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid training, and much more
• The opportunity to invest in yourself and your career through PowerU - Sunrun's 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities
• A part of the Freedom Time Off (FTO) Plan - Because of the nature of our business, Sunrun cannot guarantee how much time you will be able to take away from work. Employees on our Freedom Time Off Plan are not limited to a set number of days that they are entitled to take off from work and instead have the freedom to manage how much time off they need! * Highly competitive sales commissions paid biweekly, including eligibility for bonus compensation
• Competitive salary plus lucrative performance incentives through our Nike/Lululemon sponsored incentive program. You'll have the opportunity to earn Nike/Lululemon swag, prizes, and amazing trips
• Internal advancement opportunities, as earned