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Solar Sales Representative/Assessor

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AVG. SALARY

$78,210

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What They Do

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors Career Video

About This Career

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

This career is part of the Energy cluster.

A person in this career:

  • Prepares proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
  • Selects solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
  • Provides customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
  • Gathers information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
  • Provides technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
  • Calculates potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
  • Generates solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
  • Takes quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
  • Assesses sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
  • Prepares or reviews detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly at a distance
  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Irregular hours
  • Overnight travel

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Energy Consultant
  • Sales Associate
  • Sales Representative
  • Salesman
  • Solar Consultant

Contact

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  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900

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