California Solar Electric Cooperative is seeking a full-time solar sales/designer. This is an inside/outside sales position with a desk space in our downtown Grass Valley office. The ideal candidate will have B2C sales experience in residential solar and excitement about the solar industry. They will have a hunger to learn and grow in a fast-paced and rapidly growing industry.

Responsibilities:

● Pre-qualifying customers for solar financing and leases

● Lead generation through past client network (this is not a cold-calling position but some lead generation will be required).

● Travel to clients homes for sales calls (We work primarily in a 50 mile radius with an emphasis on Nevada County)

● Consulting with customers in their homes (and virtually) about solar and storage and its benefits

● Accurately quote system prices based on variables specific to each installation

● Designing complete systems from start to finish including preparing design documents

● Writing and getting signed contract from clients

● Attending weekly sales meetings and consistently achieving sales goals set by management

● Continuing solar education through company training and outside sources

● Understand the competitive landscape within your region and provide timely and thoughtful feedback to sales management.

● Display dedication to responsiveness - both to customers and co-workers.

Desired Skills and Experience:

● Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

● Entrepreneurship and the ability to work with a great deal of autonomy

● Proven track record doing in solar residential sales

● Ability to register as a CSLB Home Improvement Salesperson

● Ability to climb a ladder and work on roofs

● Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Apps, Google Earth, and CRM Databases.

● NABCEP Certification is a plus

● Strong communication skills across different media with a particular focus on presentation skills

● An ability to interpret key metrics and use them to inform action.

● CRM experience with a preference for Zoho

● Solar industry and market knowledge.

● Highly organized and process-oriented

The Company California Solar Electric Cooperative is a successful local business that prioritizes the community inside and outside of the business. A positive and enjoyable work environment is of the top priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Base Salary of $35k/year with commissions potential of $90k annual income

Benefits:

● Vacation/Sick pay

● Health benefits (options for health insurance and vision, free dental insurance, free chiropractic)

● Retirement Plan

● Worker-owned:Co-ownership/dividends (ability to apply after 6 months employment;becoming a member of the Cooperative is highly encouraged, but is not mandatory for all employees)

● $500/yr education/reimbursement

● Other misc benefits, such as tickets to Film Festivals, community volunteer opportunities, events, industry conferences, company retreats, etc.

● Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community and world at large, in a vital and growing industry

Who We Are

Founded in 2000, as a solar electric company, California Solar Electric Cooperative designed and installed some of the very first grid-tied systems and the most unique off-grid and commercial solar systems in the country. Cal-Solar, as we are fondly known, transitioned to a worker cooperative in 2019. California Solar Electric Cooperative is a leader in environmental sustainability and prioritizes a path to meaningful work that provides competitive, rewarding, and gainful employment for our worker-owners and employees. A positive experience that improves the lives of our clients, employees, and community at large is how we measure our success.

What is a Co-op

A worker cooperative is a values-driven business that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose. The two central characteristics of worker cooperatives are: workers own the business and they participate in its financial success on the basis of their labor contribution to the cooperative.

California Solar Electric Cooperative is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,500.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• B2C sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Solar Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person