Position Title: Solar Advocate
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Status: Non-exempt
Location: Front Range, Colorado
Apollo Energy’s main goal is to educate homeowners on the benefits of switching to solar. The Solar Advocate Position is Apollo Energy’s entry level sales position. Solar Advocates canvass door-to-door to meet homeowners and explain the benefits of switching to solar. The Solar Advocate collects information vital for our engineers to customize each solar electric system. All information is put into Apollo Energy’s CRM. All Apollo Energy Representatives are expected to act with a friendly, customer service minded attitude, and will conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Apollo Energy is unique in the solar industry. We do not subcontract, we have only positive customer reviews, and we have existed for over 8 years in a volatile industry. The Solar Advocate will receive solar industry training and sales technique training. Successful Solar Advocates have the opportunity to become Solar Consultants after 6 months. This position may require the employee to perform all, but not limited to, the tasks listed below.
Responsibilities
- Communicate to homeowners about the benefits and cost savings when switching to solar energy
- Generate phone and onsite leads via door-to-door sales and canvassing
- Generate phone and onsite leads via events, expos, or trade shows
- Schedule homeowners for a free solar assessment that demonstrates Apollo Energy’s solar energy product
- Collect kilowatt usage with customers while setting a phone or onsite appointment
- Input lead information into designated system within 24 hours of receipt of lead information
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Outgoing and friendly
- A desire to help people and make a positive impact on the world
- Strong sales ability or willingness to learn
- Drive to have positive and productive conversations
- Previous canvassing experience, a plus
Requirements
- Cell phone
- Reliable transportation
- Able to walk/stand for 4+ hours at a time
Apollo Energy offers equal employment opportunities and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, mental and physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or all other applicable status protected by federal, state and/or local law.