Solar Canvasser

Job Description

Job Title: Canvasser Department: Sales

FLSA: Commission (non-exempt) Effective Date: 05/17/2024

Classification: 1099 Location: CFL

Summary:

ProSolar is seeking an energetic, self motivated individuals who can communicate effectively with potential customers and generate new business for the sales team. As a Solar Canvasser, you will be responsible for generating leads and scheduling appointments for our solar energy solutions. You will engage with potential customers in residential areas, educate them about the benefits of solar energy, and collect relevant information for follow-up by our sales team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No.
  

Essential Duties, Functions, and Core Accountabilities:

• Have fun with weekly incentives, bonuses and regular team building events
  
• Represent Pro-Solar professionally while communicating with and educating potential customers
  
• Generate appointments using our proven process to educate customers about all the financial strategies of solar.
  
• Qualifying homeowners for the solar energy programs
  
• Meet individual production goals
  
• Participate in our unique training to master your craft and build leadership skills
  
• Engage with homeowners and educate them about the benefits of solar energy, including cost savings, financial benefits and environmental impact.
  
• Schedule appointments with homeowners for our Solar Experts
  
• Network and look for opportunities for engagement to build client base
  
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to solar energy.
  
• Represent the company professionally in customer interactions and networking events.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Requirements, Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience in solar sales, canvassing, or a related field.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Ability to develop and execute effective canvassing strategies.
  
• Knowledge of solar energy technologies and industry trends.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Clean Driving Record with DMV, Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and insurability under company insurance policies.
  
• Excellent communication, phone etiquette, professional and courteous disposition, and persuasive and results-oriented.
  
• The ability to promote our brand to homeowners on the benefits of clean energy with integrity
  
• Professional working attitude, good attention to detail, and reliable
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
  
• Comfortable and adaptable to working semi autonomously in various retail locations.
  
• Motivated team players and a desire to learn all aspects of solar systems.
  
• Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers, and remain tactful when communicating
  
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
  
• Can spell very well and learn "our brand and voice" quickly.
  
• Must be able to pass a background, credit check, and drug screen as applicable
  
• Provide regular updates and reports to the company regarding your activities, achievements, and challenges in the field.
  
• Adhere to ethical standards, industry regulations, and company policies while representing the solar brand or company.
  
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and a positive brand image in all interactions with customers and partners.
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed in an office environment, in vehicles for transit, and in all elements of weather and climate in outdoor settings.
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ambulate, sit and/or stand in various intervals throughout the work shift
  
• May occasionally lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.
  
• Use of computer, phone, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day
  
• While performing the duties of this job, occasionally required to use hand to handle, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, talk, hear, and ambulate during the course of employment
  
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus
  
• Employee may be required to travel for business purposes
  

Independent Contractor Disclaimer: This position is designated as an independent contractor role. As such, the individual hired for this position will not be classified as an employee and will not be eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes and are not subject to tax withholding by the company.

Benefits Independent Contractor Disclaimer: This position is designated as an independent contractor role. As such, the individual hired for this position will not be classified as an employee and will not be eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes and are not subject to tax withholding by the company.
Prosolar Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Prosolar, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Requirements
Education, Qualifications and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to multitask Proficient computer skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Working in a team environment and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating At least 1+ year of previous call center environment required Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Required Skills/Abilities: The ability to promote our brand to homeowners on the benefits of clean energy with integrity Professional working attitude, good attention to detail and reliable Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment Comfortable and adaptable to working semi autonomously in various retail locations. Motivated team players and a desire to learn all aspects of solar systems.

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