Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Solar energy sales representatives contact existing customers and potential customers to discuss their solar energy needs and determine the types of systems and equipment that would work best for them. They prepare solar energy system proposals, including descriptions of the work plans, price quotes, and funding options. They work for wholesale and commercial solar energy companies; professional, scientific, and technical companies; and manufacturers of solar energy systems and technologies. They identify and consider each customer's specific location, access to sunlight, and energy requirements. As of February 2020, there were nearly 250,000 Americans employed in the solar energy industry, according to the National Solar Jobs Census.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Outgoing
Technical
Career Ladder
Regional or National Manager, Director, Solar Energy Sales
Experienced Solar Energy Sales Representative and Assessor
Junior Solar Sales Energy Representative and Assessor
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