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Join the clean energy revolution! Solar Alternatives, the Southeast's leading renewable energy company, is seeking an experienced sales consultant and one-call closer for remote, in-home and in-business sales for South Louisiana regional market. Target clients are nearby residential and commercial prospects in Louisiana. Excellent earning potential of $100k-$160k annually.

As an Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and winner of the 2018 LifeCity Employee Wellness Award, Solar Alternatives' mission is to strengthen communities through comprehensive energy savings, backup power, and a low-carbon lifestyle. Over 2000 families and businesses have worked with our team to realize over $100 million in lifetime savings.

If you are a professional who is passionate about helping clients, has successful experience with in-home sales, and can effectively cultivate a robust pipeline with integrity, excellent customer service, and ambitious sales targets, this opportunity is for you. This position is a result of new management plan to accelerate growth and focus on achieving regional market leadership.

Thrive with confidence and pride in your work as you develop a strong portfolio of happy clients! Working alongside a skilled support staff with proprietary tools, complete training and ongoing learning opportunities will be provided.

This position is primarily home office based, and will focus on local in-person appointments, and remote statewide appointments commercial and residential solar energy prospects. Please review qualifications before applying.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-home and in-business sales of residential solar, energy savings and backup power solutions

• Additional commercial sales opportunities

• Generate custom proposals and organize documents necessary for presentation and closing

• Generate new leads from networking, database, event participation, and relationships

• Close deals and sign contracts with home and business owners

• Ability to efficiently plan schedule, set goals and work unsupervised

• Use company-provided screening procedures to qualify prospects

• Pursue individual and team sales targets

• Attend meetings, marketing events and training programs to stay informed of technology trends

• File sales reports and provide market feedback to team leader

• Strong potential for advancement

Requirements

• Positive, energetic attitude, and ambitious with a strong desire to succeed

• Ability to speak with charisma and confidence

• Self-motivated and disciplined

• Proven and documented track record of sales success

• 3 years sales experience including one-call closing

• Proficiency in business software - Microsoft Office Suite, Drobbox, Slack

• Proficiency in standard internet tools and etiquette - email, cloud services, search

• Articulate and professional English writing and speech, bilingual a plus

• Willing and able to initiate marketing and self-generate a portion of prospects

• Reliable transportation, valid license, clean driving record

• Willing to work occasional weekends as needed for marketing events

• Experience with CRM, Salesforce.com preferred

• Home improvement, auto sales or in-home sales experience preferred

Benefits

• Advanced product and sales training to ensure success

• Unlimited earning potential, with average commission of $2500 per sale

• Top performers earn $120k+ per year

• Base Salary, Commission, and Quarterly Bonuses available

• Two weeks paid leave, plus 7 bank holidays

• Use of proprietary company tools including industry leading quotation and formatted selling systems

• Qualified leads from the best sources available

• The peace of mind that comes with offering only best in class products, installation, and services

• Gas card and vehicle allowance

• Health insurance, vision, dental

• 401K with company match