What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Advisor, Residential Energy position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
You are the primary point of contact for inbound and outbound prospects, driving engagement through phone, SMS, email, and virtual meetings. Your role combines high-level consultative sales with technical precision. You will diagnose energy needs, optimize system designs, and navigate complex objections to secure contracts within aggressive timelines. You will act as the bridge between customer expectations and Tesla's cross-functional teams (Design, Engineering, Permitting, Installation), ensuring a frictionless hand-off and a superior customer experience.
What You'll Do
- Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial qualification to contract execution, drive high-volume outreach and nurture leads to achieve conversion targets
- Perform system sizing and layout optimization, create compelling visual proposals (3-D renders, diagrams) that clearly illustrate energy flows, savings, and system architecture
- Translate complex technical concepts into relatable value propositions, use clear analogies and visual aids to build trust and articulate long-term ROI
- Collaborate seamlessly with Design, Engineering, Permitting, and Installation teams to resolve technical constraints and ensure accurate project hand-offs
- Navigate customer concerns with confidence, guiding them toward informed decisions to drive contract execution within defined service windows
- Provide actionable feedback on sales scripts, outreach strategies, and design tools to enhance team performance and product offerings
- Consistently meet or exceed monthly targets regarding pipeline activity, conversion rates, and throughput
What You'll Bring
- 1 years of full sales lifecycle or project management experience in a quota-driven environment (B2C preferred), proven track record of managing high-volume pipelines and meeting aggressive targets
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Home Improvement Salesperson license through the California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB)
- Strong understanding of residential solar, storage, and energy management ecosystems, ability to quickly master Tesla's product suite and technical specifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical data to non-technical audiences
- High proficiency with CRM systems, MS Office, and digital design tools
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and execute efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience in residential solar/energy design or technical consulting
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.