Commercial Solar Sales

Commercial Solar Sales Representative
Technicians for Sustainability is interested in hiring an individual with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability and a passion for solar energy to join our inspired team working in commercial sales and outreach.

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic people-person to join our commercial solar sales team. This is a person with the unique combination of technical & communication skills able to guide customers and help them find the right solar solution for their business. Responsibilities include:
•    Sales of commercial solar electric and hot water systems
•    Conduct site visit and evaluation, including analysis of current and projected energy usage, and financial return on investment
•    Educate potential customers about options and solar solutions to best meet their facilities energy needs
•    Calculate and design appropriate system(s)
•    Present customers with sales proposals and provide additional information as necessary
•    Close agreements and sign contracts with customers
•    Communicate with project manager regarding system designs
•    Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction of product and process
•    Log all communications with customers in contact database
•    Develop leads through solar advocacy and community outreach opportunities
•    Public speaking, presentations, education and community outreach

Skills:
•    Communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing
•    Ability to connect with potential customers in a meaningful way
•    Ability to prioritize and complete a variety of simultaneous tasks with a high level of organization and attention to detail
•    Excellent follow through and time management skills
•    Values-oriented: TFS is committed to helping people translate their environmental values into a practical reality.  We are committed to walking our talk.  We are looking for team members whose personal values are in alignment with ours.
•    Interested in a long-term career in the solar industry
•    Ability to sell a premium product in a competitive marketplace
•    Ability to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistical methodology, as well as strong spatial visualization skills
•    Experience performing financial calculations (ROI, IRR, NPV, etc…)
•    Working knowledge of construction practices, including familiarity with NEC, and ability to read/understand electrical, structural, and mechanical plans
•    General understanding of electricity and electrical systems
•    Comfort with on-site evaluations that involve analysis of building structure, mechanical systems, and roof-top data collection
•    Ability to solve problems and find creative solutions

Compensation based on experience.  Benefits include flex time/scheduling, health insurance, paid vacation, and Employee Sustainable Systems program.

Technicians for Sustainability, LLC is a locally-owned Tucson, AZ business whose mission is to help individuals and businesses translate their environmental values into practical reality.  Through promoting and implementing clean, renewable energy systems, our goal is to ensure that southern Arizona’s natural resources are used efficiently and with respect for present and future needs. Committed to walking our talk, we live with the systems we install, make fuel-efficient transportation choices, and strive to do business with companies that hold values, standards and ethics in line with ours.

Please submit resume with full-page cover letter to careers@tfssolar.com or fax to 520.743.3307.  More information about TFS can be found at www.tfssolar.com