What is a solar sales associate and how to become one

Key steps to become a solar sales associate

1. Explore solar sales associate education requirements

   Most common solar sales associate degrees

   Bachelor's

   73.9 %

   High School Diploma

   13.0 %

   Associate

   8.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific solar sales associate skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Renewable Energy	90.67%
   PV	6.28%
   Customer Relationship Management	3.04%

3. Complete relevant solar sales associate training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New solar sales associates learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a solar sales associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real solar sales associate resumes.

4. Research solar sales associate duties and responsibilities

   • Call and email leads daily via Salesforce and proprietary sales programs.
   • Train new employees on sales of renewable projects, specifically solar PV projects and financial modeling.
   • Research ticketing plans and prices and create PowerPoint presentation to demonstrate comparisons and recommend ticketing programs.
   • Create sales presentations determining ROI and other financial incentives to persuade customers to utilize solar energy.

5. Apply for solar sales associate jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a solar sales associate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams