Company/Organization: Verengo Solar

Description:

Verengo is looking for candidates who are committed to bringing the company’s Values to life:

Trust -- building trust with every interaction
Responsibility – doing good and doing it well
Uncompromising -- delivering what is promised
Smart -- learning from experience and finding ways to improve
Team -- relying on each other to succeed
Enthusiastic -- loving what is done and having fun doing it
Dynamic -- driving and embracing change

We are looking for a Solar Sales Intern to join our team.

Mission
Solar Sales Interns are responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the company by customizing the design of each customer’s solar system to meet that customer’s unique needs. The goal of the role is to foster and develop sales skills within students interested in pursuing a career in sales upon graduation. This is a part-time position, with interns working anywhere from 20-29 hours per week. The program is scheduled to run a period of 3 months with the option to continue for strong performers.

Essential Job Functions
• Conduct roughly 1 in-home solar consultation per day
• Build trust and rapport with prospective customers
• Demonstrate uncompromising customer service
• Conduct accurate in-home needs assessments and corresponding analysis
• Engineer compelling energy solutions that Save Energy, Save the Environment and Save Money
• Deliver outstanding presentations that create a high sense of urgency to act now
• Resolve concerns and eliminate obstacles
• Follow-up on pipeline and post-sale logistics
• Generate additional revenue through networking and referrals
• Attend company and departmental meetings as directed
• Participate in ongoing training and development sessions designed to build upon sales skills and positive work habits
• Communicate and share best practices

Competencies
• Honesty/Integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
• Follow-through on commitments. Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.
• Organization and planning. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Strategic thinking/visioning. Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities and threats through comprehensive analysis of current and future trends.
• Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including e-mail.
• High Standards. Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
• Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility/adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
• Work Ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work hard.

Qualifications:

Required Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and effective interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• High urgency, high energy, positive, enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven
• Collaborative style with internal and external customers
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Competency in Internet navigation, the use of Webmail and CRM
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including nights and weekends
• Reliable vehicle and insurance

Required Experience
• Comfort and confidence in the sale of financial and/or professional services
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university

Working Conditions
• This position involves a large amount of traveling both to and from customer appointments and events.

Compensation Plan
• Hourly rate plus competitive commission and bonus plan

Verengo Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hours:

PT

Length/Availability:

3 months

Start Date:

May 27

Tags:

sales  solar   

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