Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

• Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
• Provide customers with information such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
• Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
• Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
• Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
• Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
• Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
• Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
• Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
• Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.
• Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.
• Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors.

• 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.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors.