Solar Pv Sales Associate

**Starting Wage**: $27.00/hour plus commission

**Who we are**:We are a hardworking team of solar professionals who love to learn and build to the best of our collective ability. We are a general electrical contractor, specializing in solar energy integration. Since 2011, we have had the opportunity to work in diverse environments, spanning western Canada. Hakai designs and builds integrated remote, off-grid and grid-tied energy systems, both commercial and residential. We are passionate about renewable energy, electrification, and the climate.

**About the role**:Hakai Energy Solutions is seeking a motivated and personable Technical Solar PV Sales Associate to join our growing team. This is a full-time, in-person role based at our Cumberland office. As part of our dynamic and expanding company, you’ll play a key role in connecting clients with innovative solar energy solutions. You'll be a trusted technical PV educator, helping homeowners and businesses understand the benefits and feasibility of going solar.

**Competencies**:

- Engage with prospective customers to understand their energy needs and recommend customized solar PV solutions
- Prepare and present technical proposals and quotes using internal tools and software
- Must be able to manage a high volume of leads and support potential clients with correct education and product information.
- Must be adaptable, handling multiple sales leads and maintaining client communications.
- Ability to work in person at our office in Cumberland, BC with frequent travel in company vehicles for meetings with clients and site visits.
- Clear demonstration of ability to work with a diverse team environment and engaging clients.
- Experience in conflict resolution and collaborative communication.
- Ability to demonstrate unparalleled customer service.
- Computer and software proficiency including MS 365.
- Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

**Preference given to applicants with**:

- Sales experience, ideally in a technical field.
- Knowledge and understanding of solar energy systems.
- Experience in the field of renewable energy and construction project managers/coordinators are considered strong assets.
- Demonstratable experience in technical sales.

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Leading residential grid tied project site surveys.
- Participating in commercial and off-grid project site surveys.
- Producing client project proposals.
- Conduct inside sales activities to generate leads and close sales.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop effective sales strategies.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients.
- Producing cost analysis, and project cost estimates for clients.
- Assisting in preliminary designs and project proposals.
- Communicating project feasibility with lead design team.
- Maintaining CRM software and sorting client leads.
- Managing and updating client review and referral programs.
- Maintaining high level understanding of current PV technology and trends.
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety requirements as well as COR compliance for all work activities.

**Why work with us**:

- Gain valuable exposure to accomplished design, sales, solar, and electrical professionals.
- Opportunity to work with the design team on interesting and challenging projects.
- Competitive wage. Hakai has made a long-term commitment to our team, their families, and our community by being a certified Living Wage Employer.
- Full time hours: Monday to Friday, 32-40hrs/week Approximately 8am-4:30pm
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
- Inclusion in Health & Welfare Benefits program after 3 months of employment.
- Flexible vacation policy.
- Dress code is comfortable, our office spaces are scent free.
- Inclusion in Profit Share program after 1 year of employment.
- We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for our staff.
- Promotion of a positive work life balance and company culture.
- Zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment and harm at the workplace.
- Builders Code Pledge Signatory and COR certified OH&S program.
- We work with the newest technology available and keep our tools and equipment in abundance and in excellent working order.
- Onsite bike storage, ergonomic well-lit sit/stand workstations.

**Other**:

- 3-month probation period.
- Preference given to applicants available ASAP, hiring is ongoing.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- This is not a work from home position, it is an in-person in-office role.