Retail - Solar Sales Representative

Full-Time | Hourly + Commission + Benefits

Position Overview
The Retail - Solar Sales Representative is responsible for engaging homeowners at retail locations, educating them about the benefits of residential solar energy, and scheduling qualified homeowners for in-home consultations with our Solar Consultants.

This is a customer-facing position designed for outgoing, energetic individuals who enjoy speaking with people and creating opportunities through meaningful conversations. Success is measured by generating high-quality appointments that result in completed in-home demonstrations and ultimately help homeowners save money through solar.

Responsibilities

Engage shoppers in a friendly and professional manner.
Educate homeowners on the benefits of going solar.
Qualify homeowners based on company guidelines.
Schedule qualified homeowners for free in-home solar consultations.
Maintain a positive and professional representation of the company.
Accurately record appointments and customer information.
Consistently achieve appointment and performance goals.

Compensation & Benefits

On-Target Earnings (OTE): $55,000–$85,000 annual potential
Competitive hourly pay + uncapped commission
Fri-Tue or Wed-Sun
Morning: (9 AM - 5PM) & Night shifts (1 PM - 9 PM) available
If Full Time, full benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

What We're Looking For

Positive attitude and strong communication skills
Comfortable approaching and speaking with new people
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals
Weekend availability as scheduled
Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience is helpful but not required

Career Growth

High-performing Retail Associates have opportunities to advance into leadership and outside sales positions, with significantly higher earning potential as they grow within the organization.

About the company

Venture Home designs, installs and services solar energy systems for homeowners across the northeastern United States. Its offering combines rooftop solar panels with battery storage, electric vehicle chargers, microinverters and smart electrical panels to manage household power generation and use. The company coordinates system design, permitting and electrical installation, while its sales teams explain product choices and project costs to homeowners. Customers use its app to monitor energy production and consumption, while backup batteries store power for outages and changes in electricity demand. Founded in 2015 as Venture Solar, Venture Home is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Stamford, CT

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Sales pipeline support: appointment setters schedule qualified homeowner meetings for consultants.
Paid learning: sales consultant benefits include paid training.
Overtime compensation: the installer role pays overtime beyond forty weekly hours.

What critics are saying

Exposed fieldwork: installers must be comfortable working at heights.
Extended schedules: the electrician posting requires flexibility for long shifts.
Office attendance: engineering design leadership requires regular commuting to headquarters.

What makes Venture Home unique

Employed field crews: the website specifies local W-2 installation teams.
Manufacturer credentials: the company lists Tesla Premier and Enphase Gold installer designations.
Long service commitment: the company advertises a twenty-five-year warranty.

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