Solar Sales Specialist (Limerick + Cork)

Job title: Solar Sales Specialist (Limerick + Cork)

Company: Adecco


Job description: Join a dynamic team as a Sales Specialist, where you’ll be at the forefront of residential solar expansion. Engage directly with homeowners, guiding them through the journey of adopting solar energy. This role is perfect for a people-person with a passion for sustainability and innovation. You’ll be part of a collaborative sales team that prides itself on a customer-centric approach and a drive to make renewable energy accessible to all. In a fast-growing company devoted to renewable solutions, your contribution will help shape the reputation for innovative, tailored solar installations in the domestic market.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with Homeowners: Meet with prospective residential customers (in-home or virtually) to understand their energy needs and evaluate how solar can meet those needs.
Provide Expert Guidance: Explain solar products and services in clear, relatable terms, including the environmental benefits, cost savings, and available incentives or grants (e.g., government solar rebate programs).
Prepare Customised Proposals: Develop and present tailored solar solutions and quotes for each customer, performing basic site assessments and using provided tools to estimate system size, cost, and ROI.
Follow Through the Sales Cycle: Diligently follow up with leads and inquiries, address customer questions or concerns, and guide customers from initial interest to signed contract.
Coordinate Installations: Collaborate with the technical and installation teams to schedule site surveys and installations, ensuring a smooth handoff of information and an excellent customer experience throughout the process.
Meet Targets with Integrity: Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction, never compromising on honesty and service quality.
After-Sales Support: Check in with customers post-installation to ensure they are satisfied, address any issues, and encourage referrals, exemplifying a long-term commitment to clients.Required QualificationsEducation & Experience: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in sales (preferably in residential solar, home improvement, or related renewable energy field).
Industry Knowledge: Basic understanding of solar PV systems and the residential renewable energy market.
Familiarity with local solar incentives and grant schemes (e.g., national solar rebate programs or grants) is highly desirable.
Certification: While not mandatory, training or certification in renewable energy or sales (e.g., a professional sales certification or solar energy course) is a plus.
Tech Savvy: Comfortable using CRM systems to track leads and proficiency with presentation tools or solar proposal software.
Driving License: Valid driver’s license is preferred, as the role will involve traveling to customer locations.Key Competencies and SkillsExcellent Communication: Superior interpersonal skills with an ability to listen to customer needs and clearly explain technical information in everyday language.
Customer-Centric Mindset: Friendly, approachable, and patient; committed to delivering a positive customer experience and building trust.
Persuasion & Negotiation: Confident in sales discussions, with the ability to handle objections and steer conversations toward closing in a consultative manner.
Self-Motivation: Target-driven and proactive, with good organizational skills to manage a pipeline of leads and follow-up activities.
Team Collaboration: Works well in a team environment, coordinating with marketing for lead generation and with technical staff for project execution.
Passion for Sustainability: Genuine enthusiasm for renewable energy and the mission of sustainability, which helps inspire customers and align with core values.
Adaptability: Flexible and quick to learn – able to stay updated on new solar products, industry trends, and evolving sales techniques.
Contribution to Mission and Sustainability GoalsIn this role, you are a direct catalyst for clean energy adoption. By educating homeowners and tailoring solar solutions to their needs, you make it easy and exciting for more families to go green. This directly supports the mission to expand renewable energy use and reduce carbon footprints in communities. Your customer-centric service ensures that each new solar owner has a positive experience, turning them into advocates for sustainable living. Moreover, as an ambassador of innovation and renewable energy commitment, you’ll help drive continuous improvement in how solar solutions are delivered – whether by adopting new sales tools or sharing customer feedback to improve offerings. Every home you help switch to solar power is a tangible step toward shared sustainability goals and the growth of clean energy for future generations.Package includes competitive base salary + strong commission scheme with accelerators and company car (EV).Please indicate which role (Cork or Limerick) you are applying for on your CV.Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Ref: JN-032025-417832Apply For Job

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Location: Cork

Job date: Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:56:56 GMT

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