OUTSIDE AGRICULTURAL PROJECT
DEVELOPER (Independent Contractor)
Third Sun Solar’s Project Developers strive to exceed customer expectations and build
strong relationships with Farm operators in a no-pressure, consultative project
development process. They actively identify and pursue their own leads in addition to
receiving leads from the company. They evaluate customer needs and goals, address
customer’s questions and concerns, and then develop solar electric solutions that are
optimized for each customer. Project Developers will spend much of their time traveling
to and visiting with prospective customers at their farms. Project Developers are the
primary external representatives of Third Sun Solar and are expected to convey a sense
of expertise in services and capabilities offered. This position requires tact, adaptability,
confidence (without arrogance), and a high degree of customer service and
professionalism.
Responsibilities:
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Sales of solar electric and backup power systems.
Full life cycle business development, from lead generation to referral networking.
Must have a clear understanding of sales cycle, contract agreements and be able
to explain and review agreements to close customers at their farms.
Prospecting for and qualifying self-generated leads.
Utilizing Third Sun Solar design and modeling tools and conducting preliminary
satellite map site evaluations to develop initial system designs.
Utilizing Third Sun Solar tools to generating project proposals/quotes for
customers.
Utilizing Third Sun Solar tools to analyze customer’s current and projected
electrical usage and calculate financial return on investment and economic
payback.
Logging all communications in CRM database.
Requirements:
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Minimum 4-6 years of a successful track record of consumer sales experience
(preferably to the Agriculture market).
Customer premise closing experience highly preferred.
Strong track record of full cycle business development.
Hunter mentality with the ability to excel at self-generating leads and winning new
business.
Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed monthly sales targets.
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Strong track record of achievement as evidenced by sales awards, beating
quota, building a new book of business or growing a market, etc.
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel. CRM experience a plus.
Must have good math and geometry skills in order to estimate roof dimensions
without climbing on roof.
Desire to stay on the leading edge of the solar and renewable energies industry.
Four year college degree preferred.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Electrical, construction and roofing experience is not required, but success will
require developing a working knowledge and aptitude in these areas..
Benefits:
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Motivated to earn $100k+ through unlimited commission structure.
Draw against commission available for 3 month ramp up period.
Technical and product training with the region’s leading solar electric provider.
Career path opportunities for top performers.
Company Description: Third Sun Solar is the region’s leading solar company and has
been designing and installing high-performance solar energy systems since 2000. Our
fully trained and NABCEP-certified solar professionals ensure that our customers get
the very best and safest installation. Third Sun Solar founder Geoff Greenfield serves
on the NABCEP Board of Directors, and the company has been on the INC list of
fastest growing companies five years in a row.
Our success is based on awesome customer service and customers spreading the word
about us to their friends and neighbors. Third Sun Solar is a certified B-Corp, reflecting
our commitment to operating as a triple bottom line company focused on People, Planet
and Profit. Our mission is the “Accelerate the Shift to Clean Energy.” We are proud that
our passion, dedication and expertise shine through as we help our customers achieve
their solar goals.
Apply through the following website:
http://thirdsunsolar.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-548181.html
We do not accept resumes through individual emails, phone calls or by being dropped
off in person. Please use the above website for all applications. Thank you.
Third Sun Solar is an equal opportunity employer and positively encourages
applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,
disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.