Solar Sales Consultant

Job Description

Solar Sales Consultant

Full-time Permanent

Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John, New Brunswick

Shift Energy Group seeks a Solar Sales Consultant in New Brunswick to join our national Sales team. As a solar consultant at Shift, you will showcase a varied, intelligent, and compassionate approach when interacting with our clients, vendors, and colleagues. Our solar consultants are proactive, driven individuals who consistently strive for excellence and challenge the status quo.

Shift is a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company specializing in solar and energy storage projects. At Shift, we lead the Canadian Solar Industry with a vision for unparalleled success. Our culture thrives on efficiency, adaptability, resiliency, and growth, driving us to set industry benchmarks through constant innovation.

Responsibilities:

- Work independently in your designated market with minimal supervision.
- Directly report to the Sales Manager.
- Schedule in-house consultations that are set up through internal leads
- Engage in outbound communication with potential clients and leads via email and phone.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with our client's availability. Note that working over 40 hours per week is common for our solar consultants.
- Practice and effectively use persuasive communication skills and tools virtually and in-person to close the sale.
- Maintain a clean driving record.
- Have access to a dependable and clean vehicle.
- Utilize various online tools and software programs for processing information.
- Keep up to date with market trends and continuously learn about our products and services.

Working Conditions:

- This remote position as a Solar Sales Consultant involves regular travel across New Brunswick, including visits to client sites and potential sales locations, which may be local or occasionally farther away.
- The role includes working in diverse settings such as trade shows and community events.
- Working hours are flexible; while there may be regular office hours, evening or weekend work is often required to meet with clients or attend events.
- The job may require physical activity, such as walking around large properties to assess sites for solar panel installation.

Qualifications:

- Secondary school completion.
- Fluency in writing, speaking, and reading English is required.
- Being bilingual in French and English is highly preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in sales or commission-based roles is required, with a strong preference for experience in home development products and B2C sales.
- Sales experience working specifically with homeowners is especially preferred.
- Previous solar PV and energy sales experience is preferred, and willing to train the right candidate (s)
- A proven track record of success in retail or door-to-door sales is preferred.

We Offer:

- Attractive base salary with additional commission and bonus opportunities.
- After completing the 6-month employment, the sales consultant may receive full commission-based compensation, and other incentives.
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Group retirement savings plan (RSP)
- Allowances for vehicle and communication expenses
- Funds for professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Provision of all necessary materials and training for success
- Frequent company outings, events, and parties

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

Working at Shift:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter to join a young, dynamic organization with growth and personal development opportunities. We power change. Our commitment is to unlock solar energy's full potential for a brighter, sustainable future.

For further insights into Shift's company culture, explore our website at Shift.ca and Instagram Reels at @shiftenergygroup.

Join us in shaping the future of the solar industry in Canada.

Job Type: Full-time

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