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Is being a solar sales representative a good fit for you?

Contacts customers to find out what solar equipment they need. Suggests systems and works out costs.

What the work involves

  • Prepares proposals, quotes, contracts and presentations for people interested in solar power.
  • Chooses solar products, systems or services based on the customer's power needs, site and price.
  • Gives customers information such as quotes, orders, delivery, warranties, credit, funding options and rebates.
  • Gathers information from potential customers to find out their solar energy needs.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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