What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar - Retail Associate position at Venture Home?
Retail Associate
Part-Time to Full-Time | Benefits Eligible
Position Overview
The Retail Associate is responsible for engaging homeowners at retail locations, educating them about the benefits of residential solar energy, and scheduling qualified homeowners for in-home consultations with our Solar Consultants.
This is a customer-facing position designed for outgoing, energetic individuals who enjoy speaking with people and creating opportunities through meaningful conversations. Success is measured by generating high-quality appointments that result in completed in-home demonstrations and ultimately help homeowners save money through solar.
Responsibilities
- Engage shoppers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Educate homeowners on the benefits of going solar.
- Qualify homeowners based on company guidelines.
- Schedule qualified homeowners for free in-home solar consultations.
- Maintain a positive and professional representation of the company.
- Accurately record appointments and customer information.
- Consistently achieve appointment and performance goals.
Schedule
- Approximately 30 hours per week
- Five (5) six-hour shifts each week
- Typical schedule:
- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Seasonally adjusted to 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM during winter months
- Some weekend availability is required.
- Employees will never be scheduled both Saturday and Sunday in the same weekend.
Compensation
$15.00 per hour plus commission!
Retail Associates also earn commissions based on completed sales generated from appointments they originate.
Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible employees and include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid training
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
What We're Looking For
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Comfortable approaching and speaking with new people
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
- Weekend availability as scheduled
- Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required
Career Growth
High-performing Retail Associates have opportunities to advance into leadership and outside sales positions, with significantly higher earning potential as they grow within the organization.
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Salary : $55,000 - $85,000