We are seeking a Sales Manager, who will play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable energy solutions by leading a team of dedicated sales professionals in subscribing residential customers to local community solar projects.
Community solar is NOT rooftop solar - meaning renters and lower income communities can participate in the transition to a clean energy future. There is no installation, no long term contracts or any fees, no credit checks - just guaranteed savings from local, community solar developments!
You will be at the forefront of the green energy revolution, driving sales, fostering relationships within the community, and contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Your primary responsibility will be to lead and inspire a team of sales representatives. You'll provide coaching, mentorship, and motivation to help your team achieve sales targets and maximize their potential.
Community Engagement: Promote the benefits of community solar and other renewable energy programs and educate potential customers about the advantages of each. Lead from the front in sales performance while developing first group of leaders.
Recruitment. Training and Development: Conduct second round of interviews, provide initial orientations and help new starts with onboarding and initial training. Conduct daily meetings to provide training and development opportunities to your sales team to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and customer engagement abilities. Provide 1-on-1 guidance and trainings for aspiring leaders.
Customer Satisfaction: Prioritize customer satisfaction by ensuring that sales representatives provide exceptional service, answer inquiries, and resolve issues promptly and professionally.
Sales Performance: Monitor and analyze sales metrics, track individual and team performance, and implement corrective actions as needed. Ensure consistent growth in customer subscriptions.
Reporting: Generate regular reporting on team performance, sales activities, and KPI's to share with upper management.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years sales experience, in an outside residential sales environment, leading teams.
- Proven experience in sales management, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Valid driver's license and preferably a reliable vehicle
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team to success.
- Passion for clean energy and a commitment to sustainability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of the solar, energy industry and/or community solar programs is a plus.
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving industry.
- Bachelor's degree preferred, not required; high school diploma and experience required
Benefits:
- Base pay ($30,000), competitive commissions (weekly) and team performance-based bonuses (weekly).
- Expected combined yearly earnings - $150,000+
- Opportunities for career growth in the renewable energy sector.
- Contribution to a greener future and a sustainable environment.
- 2 paid, company travel vacations around the world yearly
- Health and wellness benefits
- Supportive team culture and a sense of purpose.
Support:
Our sales support staff will handle front end recruiting, most of the administrative work, all accounting, provide account management and more. Expectations for the first 4 months include doubling the sales rep count, promoting 3 new senior sales representatives, developing 1 new team leader, and increasing sales minimum 40%.