Energy Consultant

Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc.

Energy Consultant at Sugar Hollow Solar providing personalized solar solutions for residential customers transitioning to clean energy. Responsible for consultative sales and guiding customers through decision-making process.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeAsheville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $32,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives the Sugar Hollow Solar sales process from initial contact to contract signing creating and maintaining trust and transparency throughout the sales process and meeting or exceeding sales goals consistently
Conducts thorough in-home consultations to understand each customer’s energy needs, financial goals and property characteristics utilizing tailored solar solutions proposals
Cleary communicates and explains solar technology for the home, financial incentives of making the transition and options for financing
Proactively self-generates leads through community engagement, referrals, social media and Sugar Hollow Solar events
Promptly follows up with both self-generated and company-generated leads to schedule consultations, assess customer needs and guide prospects through the solar evaluation and sales process
Assists in assessing customer eligibility, energy usage, roof condition and financial fit to ensure qualified sales and happy customers
Maintains accurate records in our CRM, nurturing client relationships for future referrals and upsells
Stays informed about industry trends, local utility policies and incentives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential sales, solar, home improvement or energy sector with a track record of achieving sales targets preferred
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Studies or related field preferred
Exceptional ability to identify customer needs and present customized solutions by translating technical solar concepts into simple, easy to understand and customer friendly language
Strong ability to build rapport and trust with a diverse group of customers
Adaptable to changing customer needs, utility policies and incentive programs
Willing and able to collaborate effectively with internal teams
Familiarity and some understanding of solar technology and residential energy systems
Awareness of financing models
Strong understanding of the residential sales process and customer lifecycle
Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
Strong ability to effectively overcome objections and guide prospects to a decision
Ability to utilize digital tools for proposals, presentations and virtual consultations
Ability to effectively manage time and daily schedule to balance follow-ups, appointments, proposal preparations and administrative tasks in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment
Self-driven and able to sustain independently in a performance-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision
Employer paid Basic Life
Supplemental plans-STD, Accident, Critical Illness
EAP
HSA
Teladoc
Wellness Program
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan
Career Development plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales Process ManagementProposal DevelopmentFinancial Incentives AwarenessEnergy Usage AssessmentRoof Condition Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRapport BuildingAdaptabilityTime ManagementObjection Handling

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED