Career overview

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

O*NET-SOC 41-4011.07

Median pay / yr$100,070

OutlookBelow Average

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors.

SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
PersuasionPersuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Sales and MarketingKnowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.