Retail Sales Specialist
About The Position
The Retail Sales Specialist represents Sunrun inside high-traffic retail partner stores, engaging homeowners and educating them about residential solar and battery storage solutions. The role focuses on building customer relationships and generating appointments for the field sales team. Sunrun provides a structured 90-day Ramp-to-Market onboarding and development program with hands-on learning, mentorship, and guaranteed hourly wage progression. Compensation includes an hourly rate that progresses from $17.76 during days 1–30, to $19.76 during days 31–60, $21.76 during days 61–90, and $23.76 beginning on day 91, subject to the stated milestone schedule. Uncapped commissions are paid for successful appointments scheduled. The posting lists average first-year earnings of $51,408–$87,288+ per year and top-performer earnings of $160,000+ per year. The posting identifies the location as Inland Empire, CA, while the role description also refers to partner stores and a retail territory in the Sacramento metro area and Greater Sacramento area.
Requirements
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for providing a great customer experience.
- Goal-oriented and motivated by goals, uncapped earnings, and career advancement.
- Willingness to work a flexible retail schedule, including weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays.
- Reliable transportation within a 15–30 mile retail territory radius in the Greater Sacramento area.
- Ability to stand and remain mobile for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds in a retail setting.
Responsibilities
- Proactively greet and engage shoppers in retail partner locations to build rapport and generate interest in solar and storage energy.
- Explain clean-energy benefits, state incentives, and zero-upfront-cost options to potential customers.
- Qualify interested homeowners and schedule consultations for the field sales team.
- Work alongside retail store personnel to maintain a positive, high-energy environment.
- Participate in ongoing coaching and career development programs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- 100% tuition coverage for continuing education.
- Formal mentorship programs.
- Opportunity to earn annual recognition trips to exotic destinations for top sales performers.
- Uncapped commission on every successful appointment scheduled.
- Guaranteed hourly wage progression during the onboarding program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
