Solar Advisor

**Who are we?**

We empower our community to secure our future. Guelph Solar is a solar energy solutions company, specializing in residential and commercial solar development, installation, maintenance, and battery back-up. We are full-service, entirely in-house, and have a long history of doing excellent work.

Our core values represent our deeply held beliefs and guide our actions, which includes finding the right people to join our team:

- **Passion** - We believe in what we do for our customers, our community, ourselves, and the environment. We love being of service to others and gain fulfilment from the important work we do.
- **Respect & honesty** - We care about building and maintaining meaningful relationships among employees, customers and partners, and value fairness, trust, and integrity in all of our interactions.
- **Collaboration** - We value teamwork and are always willing to pitch in where needed. We want to improve ourselves as individuals and Guelph Solar as a company. We make room for everyone's voice, and we listen without interruption, judgement and appreciate others' thoughts, feelings, and opinions.
- **Quality** - Details are important, and we strive for the highest standard of work possible. We pride ourselves on our mastery of industry knowledge, ability to find creative solutions, and innovative approaches to product development.
- **Health & safety** - Each person at Guelph Solar is valued and crucial to the success of the organization. As individuals, teams, and the company at large, we are committed to ensuring that the health and safety of each employee is of the utmost importance.

Guelph Solar offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

**Summary**

The current opportunity is a permanent, full-time Solar Advisor (Sales Consultant) role for residential and commercial installations around Guelph and the surrounding areas.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Information gathering with prospective clients.
- Educating prospects about the benefits of solar and the solar installation process.
- Designing solar energy systems and calculating cost savings estimates.
- Delivering screen-share consultations, presenting proposals, and answering questions.
- Following up with prospective clients and closing the sale.
- Organizing and attending customer site visits to determine the electrical and space requirements needed for the solar installation.
- Once the sale has been made, the Solar Advisor will maintain regular contact with his or her clients throughout the 3-6 month installation process to ensure they have a fantastic experience and their expectations are exceeded.
- Managing your day-to-day schedule.
- Meeting or exceeding individual sales targets.
- Continuous self-engagement in new technology and changes within the market.
- Most of your sales opportunities will be provided to you from inbound leads, self-generated leads are a bonus and will be eligible for referral bonuses. You will also be responsible for reaching out to prospects that requested information at an earlier date but didn’t end up going solar just yet.

**Skills & key competencies**:

- Strong problem-solving, time management, and listening skills.
- Ability to communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner.
- Excellent organizational abilities to maintain communication and follow-up in a timely manner with prospects and clients.
- Enjoy working independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, particularly when designing solar arrays.
- Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and willing to learn and follow instructions.
- Able to have fun while staying focused on completing your tasks.
- Take pride in doing quality work.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite.
- Strong computer skills, able to learn new programs.
- Valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

**The following skills and qualifications would be an asset**:

- A basic understanding of home electrical equipment.
- A basic understanding of home construction methods.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- sales: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full G Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle (required)

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