Both Full-Time (40 hours) and Part-Time (25 hours) positions available
Posting Title: Solar Sales Energy Specialist
HR Title: Field Energy Specialist (Salaried, Non-Exempt)
Outlook Title: Field Energy Specialist
Location: Multiple
Reports to: Channel Account Managers
Workday JC: 261
Your passion, drive and dedication will help to change the world, while you will earn a base salary and uncapped commissions. SolarCity employees are driven by our mission to provide clean energy to families across the U.S. and inspired to truly save the planet – one home or business at a time. Beyond a welcoming atmosphere, SolarCity employees also work together to create an extremely positive and inspiring culture that brings in top talent, keeps drive and motivation high, and makes everyone excited to come to work each day.
As a Field Energy Specialist you will provide with training on communication, lead generation, SolarCity technologies, and the independent leadership skills needed to launch your career to the next level. Once you've completed your initial orientation and training, you will be assigned to a retail store location through one of our many channel partners, such as The Home Depot or Best Buy. Your Channel Account Manager will mentor you through mastering the many benefits of solar energy and the benefits of installing SolarCity’s residential solar systems. This position requires proactively approaching customers throughout the store by engaging them in one-on-one discussions about the benefits, savings and accessibility of solar.
During your first year, you will be mentored to become a top performer. With a strong desire to succeed, learn and grow, you will work with other top performers and equally passionate team members dedicated to changing the world for the better, together. With consistent achievement of sales targets, metrics you may become eligible to grow within the company.
Responsibilities:
· Engage customers regarding SolarCity’s clean energy solutions, including installation and inspection processes, saving and benefits etc.
· Drive the creation of in-store leads to meet personal and team sales goals and objectives
· Collaborate with Outside Solar Sales Consultants to confirm in-home appointments
· Set up SolarCity displays and collateral
· Conduct in-store seminars and events for 20 or more people
· Work side-by-side with top sales producers learning from them directly
Qualifications
· Positive attitude, resiliency, high energy, passion, competitiveness, and integrity required
· Dedication to provide superb customer service
· Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Weekend, evening and holiday hours required
· Must have the drive and goal orientation to meet and exceed sales goals
· Min 18 years of age with a high school degree, college grads preferred
· Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision
· Tech aptitude: ability to maneuver through multiple web-based systems and platforms
· Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal and drug screen
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those a Field Energy Specialist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, following an interactive process, and provided that the accommodations requested are reasonable and do not create an undue hardship.
Physical demands include but not limited to the following:
· Walking
· Standing
· Sitting
· Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel
· Reach with hands and arms
· Climb or balance
· Stoop
· Kneel
· Crouch
· Talk and hear
· Lift up to 35 lbs.
· Must be able to stand for up for multiple hours
· Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms and directions in the event of an emergency
Note:
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in this job description restricts SolarCity from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
· Competitive compensation! Base salary + competitive performance based commission
· Paid training with the nation’s leader in solar power
· Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
· Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
· 401(k) savings plan
· Lucrative Employee referral program
· Eligibility to receive equity in the company
· Career path opportunities for top performers
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, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Work location: San Jose, CA