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Smart Energy Group

Vertical solar technology company installing systems

Entry Level Sales Representative

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
South Launceston, Australia
In PersonThe role includes paid accommodation and away trips in a FIFO-style arrangement.
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must have full availability Monday through Friday, five days per week.
  • Candidates should be ambitious, communicate effectively, work autonomously, and maintain a positive attitude in the face of rejection.
  • Candidates may come from customer service, hospitality, retail, or sales backgrounds; prior sales experience is not required.
  • Candidates must be open to working away from home in a FIFO-style arrangement.
Responsibilities
  • Engage with homeowners about the benefits of solar energy.
  • Schedule free consultations with Solar and Battery Specialists without hard selling.
  • Collaborate with the team to achieve individual and collective goals.
  • Learn and develop sales techniques and customer engagement strategies.

About the company

Smart Energy Group focuses on delivering rooftop solar solutions across Australia. It installs solar energy systems on homes and businesses, using Clean Energy Council accredited installers and Tier 1 products to turn sunlight into electricity and lower energy costs. The company is vertically integrated, meaning it handles multiple stages of the process in-house, and operates with a nationwide footprint to serve many regions. Compared with competitors, Smart Energy emphasizes a high-installation cadence (over 100 installations per week), a wide office network, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and affordability as a core mission. Its explicit goal is to help Australia realise its full solar potential by reducing electricity costs for households and businesses while improving the nation’s green credentials.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Byron Bay, Australia

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • The 2025 Cheaper Home Batteries Program directly lowers customer purchase prices.
  • Smart Energy's 2026 website adds heat pumps, widening cross-sell beyond solar.
  • Rinnai ownership strengthens trust and unlocks appliance-led bundle selling in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • ProductReview and SolarQuotes show 2026 complaints about delays, pricing, and poor support.
  • Rinnai integration after August 2024 risks culture clashes and founder dependency.
  • Installer-service failures can trigger Fair Trading action, damaging referrals and conversion quickly.

What makes Smart Energy Group unique

  • Rinnai bought Smart Energy Group on 2 August 2024, giving distribution heft.
  • Smart Energy now sells solar, batteries, and heat pumps across Australia.
  • The company claims 18+ locations and nationwide battery-installation leadership in 2026.

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  • Training Programs
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Social Events

Company News

EcoVoice
Apr 28th, 2025
SMART ENERGY RECOGNISED AS NATIONAL LEADER IN BATTERY STORAGE AT 2025 SMART ENERGY CONFERENCE

Smart Energy was formally presented with the Top Volume AU ESS - #1 Residential Battery Retailer Australia' at the 2025 Smart Energy Conference in Sydney.

Magnetic Media
Mar 21st, 2025
Highlights & Insights - Nicola Bates, Bauer

With that in mind, Magnetic partnered with Smart Energy to offer its readers trusted advice and tips on how to keep their energy consumption and costs as low as possible.

Ample Air
Aug 6th, 2024
Rinnai Australia Enters Solar PV & Battery Market with Acquisition of Smart Energy Group

Keysborough, VIC - 2 August 2024 - Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd (Rinnai), a leader in hot water, heating and cooling solutions, announce the acquisition of Smart Energy Group Pty Ltd (Smart Energy), a leading renewable energy retailer that specialises in complete solar PV systems and battery storage.

Ubergizmo
Jan 7th, 2024
CES 2024 Best Of Innovation Awards For ITEN's Micro-Battery

French solid-state battery manufacturer ITEN has received recognition as a CES 2024 Best of Innovation Awards Honoree for its 250μA.h micro-battery, noted for its contributions to Sustainability, Eco-Design, and Smart Energy.

Cancer Council
Dec 13th, 2021
Smart Energy Group PTY LTD partners with The Cancer Council NSW

Smart Energy wanted to partner with Cancer Council NSW as The Cancer Council NSW is strong believers in what they do and their vision for a future that is free from cancer.