Typical Tasks
Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Initiative
Persistence
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Persuasion
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
