JOB OPPORTUNITY IN WALES: DOMESTIC SALES PERSON
Ref: WSP612
Southern Solar Ltd is an expanding Solar Energy installation company. We provide a high quality professional service with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Our main work is the installation of solar thermal and solar PV systems for domestic, public sector and commercial clients.
We are looking for a highly motivated and well organised salesperson to join our team at the Welsh Branch in Caerphilly. You will generate and manage leads, carry out surveys, close sales and provide a high level of customer care. You will also assist the team with administrative duties such as post installation paperwork and fielding incoming calls. Initially it’s a 6 months contract but likely to be extended.
Job Description
• Manage and develop domestic leads, meet with clients and generate sales
• Conduct domestic surveys gathering all relevant information to produce a system design and quote
• Access architect plans and liaise with technical team gathering all relevant information to produce a system design and quote
• Issue quotes based on your system designs
• Follow up on quotes generated and close sales to meet sales target
• Achieve sales targets set by branch manager
• Ensure sales are in line with company Mission Statement
• Identify and develop marketing opportunities
• Assist in administrative duties – post, fielding calls, post installation paperwork
• Actively look for ways to assist colleagues
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers, suppliers or all other stakeholders
• Consider ways in which you can make your manager’s job easier and your manager can help you
• Look to minimize waste and excess expense in all areas of your work
The successful candidate will ideally have skills, experience and qualifications in the following areas:
EXPERIENCE
Essential
• A proven track record in delivering Domestic Solar PV sales to target
• Experience of sales in peoples’ homes or carrying out domestic surveys (e.g. as a building surveyor)
• Experience of delivering a high level of customer care
• Good knowledge of solar thermal and PV system design
• Administrative experience
Desirable
• Technical sales experience
• Experience of installing PV or solar thermal systems
• Knowledge or experience of roofing or building services
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Excellent IT skills (including Outlook and Excel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
Desirable
• Recognised construction industry qualification or other relevant qualification
• Sales training
CHARACTER
Essential
• Self starter
• Proactive attitude to problem solving
• Self-confident
• Personable
OTHER
• Enthusiasm for renewable energies
• Full clean driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Able to work a range of hours with occasional overnight stays
BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION
• Starting salary of £18,000-20,000 neg. depending on experience (for a 45 hour week inc. breaks).
• Training opportunities
• 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Option on stakeholder pension
• Mobile phone
• Use of company vehicle or 45p/mile allowance
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter detailing your skills and experience in relation to each of the points in the job description, along with 2 referees. Include WSP612 and your name in the subject line to: caroline.summers@southernsolar.co.uk
Please also let us know where you heard about the position.
Southern Solar is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: Monday 16th July.
Interviews likely to be held Friday 20th July
