Solar Energy Consultant

Sandbox Solar • Fort Collins, CO

6d • $0 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sandbox+ is seeking a relationship-driven and consultative Solar Energy Consultant to join their team. This role focuses on customer experience, referrals, operational quality, and long-term trust, moving away from high-pressure sales tactics. The consultant will build relationships, communicate clearly, educate customers, represent Sandbox+ professionally, and help homeowners optimize their energy ecosystem. The role involves pipeline management, outbound communication, networking, lead follow-up, and community involvement. Sandbox+ is a movement of energy independence professionals with 11 years of experience, rooted in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado, and has received numerous local, state, and national awards.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (no major violations in the past 3 years).
• 1-3 years of direct sales experience in home energy, HVAC, or a related field.
• Experience with Excel, system design, presentation, and proposal software.
• Ability to cultivate long-term relationships with homeowners.
• Ability to speak confidently about energy systems, utility savings, incentives, rebates, payback periods, and long-term value.
• Curiosity for Sandbox+'s style and values.
• Desire to learn how Sandbox+ is building its business.
• Strong presence, confidence, and articulateness.
• Comfort with outreach, outbound calling, networking events, and initiating conversations.
• Reliability in follow-ups and communication.
• Proficiency in using software, proposal tools, CRMs, and basic sales tech.
• Personal drive and initiative.
• Ability to stay organized when juggling multiple deals and clients.
• Ability to take feedback and learn from others.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Background in solar, home energy, or construction/roofing related sales.
• HVAC Sales, Comfort Advisor, home heating, or related industries experience.
• Bachelors Degree.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with homeowners.
• Communicate clearly and educate customers about energy systems.
• Represent Sandbox+ professionally.
• Help homeowners optimize their energy ecosystem.
• Manage pipeline and follow-up/follow-through effectively.
• Develop and manage own proposals and client presentations.
• Engage with the sales team collaboratively.
• Anticipate challenges, overcome barriers, and bring innovative solutions.
• Conduct outreach, outbound calling, and attend networking events.
• Initiate conversations with strangers.
• Loop back with clients and teammates.
• Stand out during in-home visits and industry events.
• Utilize proposal tools, CRMs, and basic sales tech.
• Perform data entry.
• Find the next deal.
• Stay organized when juggling multiple active deals and clients.

Benefits

• Substantial income potential upwards of $200,000 (base + commission).
• Opportunities for growth within Sandbox+.
• Background check required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level