Energy Consultant

Sugar Hollow Solar • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Sugar Hollow Solar is hiring an Energy Consultant in Greenville, South Carolina. The role helps residential customers transition to clean, renewable energy through personalized solar solutions. The Energy Consultant takes an educational, customer-focused approach, building trust through in-depth consultations, explaining the financial and environmental benefits of solar, and guiding customers through the decision-making process.

The position is suited to someone with consultative sales capabilities, strong customer relationship skills, a customer-centric service orientation, experience negotiating contracts and closing deals, and an interest in renewable energy. Compensation is a $32,000 annual base salary plus commission and bonus.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in residential sales, solar, home improvement, or the energy sector; a track record of achieving sales targets is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to identify customer needs and present customized solutions by explaining technical solar concepts in clear, customer-friendly language.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with diverse customers.
• Adaptability to changing customer needs, utility policies, and incentive programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Familiarity with solar technology and residential energy systems.
• Awareness of financing models.
• Strong understanding of the residential sales process and customer lifecycle.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to overcome objections and guide prospects toward a decision.
• Ability to use digital tools for proposals, presentations, and virtual consultations.
• Ability to manage time and daily schedules across follow-ups, appointments, proposal preparation, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently in a performance-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Studies, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales process from initial contact through contract signing, maintaining trust and transparency and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Conduct in-home consultations to understand customers’ energy needs, financial goals, and property characteristics, and present tailored solar proposals.
• Explain home solar technology, financial incentives, and financing options clearly.
• Generate leads through community engagement, referrals, social media, and company events.
• Follow up promptly with self-generated and company-generated leads to schedule consultations, assess needs, and guide prospects through evaluation and sales.
• Help assess customer eligibility, energy usage, roof condition, and financial fit.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and nurture customer relationships for referrals and upsells.
• Stay informed about industry trends, local utility policies, and incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Supplemental plans, including short-term disability, accident, and critical illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Teladoc
• Wellness program
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Career development plans
• Commission and bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED