Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Career Cluster
Energy
Focuses on oil, gas, wind and other energy sources. In this field, you will design, plan, maintain, and distribute energy.
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Expected pay range
Expected pay range
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Monthly cost of living
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About solar sales representatives and assessors
What they do
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
Other titles
Energy Consultant, Sales Associate, Sales Representative, Salesman, Solar Consultant, Solar Sales Representative
Skills they need
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Licenses and Certifications they may hold
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Certifications
Certifications may be available for this career and can help build knowledge and skills in specific job roles. Explore available certifications (external link opens new tab)
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- American Solar Energy Society (external link opens new tab)
- Manufacturers' Agents National Association (external link opens new tab)
- Manufacturers' Representatives Educational Research Foundation (external link opens new tab)
- NABCEP (external link opens new tab)
- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (external link opens new tab)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives (external link opens new tab)
- Smart Electric Power Alliance (external link opens new tab)
- Solar Energy Business Association of New England (external link opens new tab)
- Solar Energy Industries Association (external link opens new tab)
- U.S. Green Building Council (external link opens new tab)