
Energy Efficiency Sales Representatives generate leads and sales and provide preliminary technical support for residential building performance equipment and materials.
Energy Efficiency Sales Representatives interact directly with residential or small business customers to ascertain their needs and make recommendations that support more energy efficient homes and offices. Energy Efficiency Sales Representatives must build a relationship with each of their customers and offer them the best possible solutions for their home or business energy needs. Sales Representatives conduct energy assessments and model energy usage using computer software. They provide reports to customers and review areas of significant energy loss as well as recommend energy-saving solutions. Recommended solutions must take into account customer concerns and the current home or building's condition. Energy Efficiency Sales Representatives have significant opportunities to educate customers on the different ways energy efficiency upgrades can impact comfort, health, and cost savings.
Energy Efficiency Sale Representatives must be highly motivated, willing to generate customer leads, create new accounts, make presentations, and provide technical information to potential customers, vendors, contractors, and dealers. Most Energy Efficiency Sale Representatives work within a specific territory based on the size and type of company and work from an office or on the road. Sales Representatives are responsible for meeting company sales projections.
Advancement Routes
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▸ Product Sales Specialist
This advancement requires specialized manufacturer training.. -
▸ Building Performance Diagnostician
Industry certification and additional experience would facilitate this advancement.. -
▸ Building Automation Systems Trainee
No additional requirements are needed for this advancement.. -
▸ Building Automation Systems Technician
Post-secondary training and knowledge of building management systems is likely needed for this move.. -
▸ Draftsperson
This advancement may require specialized training.. -
▸ Energy Efficiency Technician (Commercial)
No additional requirements are needed for this advancement.. -
▸ Residential Energy Auditor
This advancement might require additional Certification.. -
▸ Certified Home Energy Rater/Assessor/Home Inspector
This advancement may require specialized training and certification..