Will “Salesman” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.

• Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.

• Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.

• Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.

• Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.

• Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.

• Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.

• Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.

• Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.

• Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.

• Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.

• Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.

• Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.