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Solar Sales Representative and Assessor
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
Annual openings
12,212
BLS median wage
$37,950
Typical education
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
10-year growth
+5%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
High school (GED), plus on-the-job training
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Work experience
This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.
Employer competency information
- Lifelong Learning - Renewables is a growing industry. Careers can go many different directions if employees want to learn more.
- Working with Tools and Technology — The ability to use tools to construct things in a safe manner, mechanical/electrical aptitude, the ability to solve problems, the use of computers, and the ability to read schematics are valuable.
- Communication and Teamwork — You will be working as part of a team, so good communication and teamwork skills and a positive attitude are important.
Sales Rep provides a good entry point into a Renewables career, with opportunities to advance within Business Operations, to Supervisor and beyond.
You could start in Renewable Energy sales by working to generate leads for new installations. They sometimes work as installers first to better understand how solar works and in smaller companies you could also be working with Installers on a regular basis.
The Salary and Job Opening/Growth information for this job are the same as a Retail Salesperson. Therefore the Job Opening/Growth information includes all retail sales positions and not just those focused on solar sales.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Human Services
- Retail
Automation exposure
Moderate exposure
Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.
A typical day
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.