Inside Sales Manager

Inside Sales Manager – SUNRISE SOLAR (Illinois)

Company Description

SUNRISE SOLAR is a vertically integrated solar energy company committed to providing clean, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions for income-eligible households and underserved communities across Illinois. As a participant in the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program, the company focuses on making renewable energy accessible to those who need it most.

By overseeing every aspect of the solar process—including system design, installation, financing, and maintenance—SUNRISE SOLAR ensures a seamless customer experience and maximized cost-saving benefits. With a mission to drive environmental and economic equity, the company is dedicated to reducing energy costs, lowering carbon footprints, and building a cleaner, greener future for all.

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Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Inside Sales Manager, located in Willowbrook, IL. The Inside Sales Manager will be responsible for managing inbound and outbound leads, generating new business opportunities, and driving sales strategies to support rapid company growth.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Supervising all inside sales activities

• Managing the team’s sales pipeline and performance metrics

• Building and maintaining customer relationships

• Ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the sales process

• Developing key accounts and improving conversion rates

• Mentoring team members to achieve and exceed sales goals

This role requires strong leadership, process creation, and the ability to build a high-performing inside sales operation from the ground up.

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Products You Will Offer

• SUNRISE PREPAID

• SUNRISE PPA (Illinois Solar for All) — the flagship and number one product offering of SUNRISE

• Sunrun

• GoodLeap

• Sunlight Financial

• LightReach

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Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage an inside sales team

• Develop sales scripts, training systems, workflows, and KPIs

• Coach representatives on phone-based solar sales, closing, and appointment setting

• Track performance, analyze KPIs, and optimize results

• Collaborate with senior leadership to scale operations efficiently

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Qualifications

• Proven experience in Inside Sales, Sales, and Lead Generation

• Strong skills in Customer Satisfaction and Account Management

• Ability to identify and capitalize on new sales opportunities

• Effective leadership and team management abilities

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred

• Experience in the renewable energy or solar industry is highly preferred

• Minimum 3 years of solar inside sales or phone-based sales experience

• Demonstrated ability to build or scale sales teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary plus commission, with earning potential up to $180,000 per year

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 3%

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How to Apply

Please send a short video (up to 3 minutes) introducing yourself, your experience, and why you believe you are the best fit for this role to:

Abdal@sunrisesolar-il.com