Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
The EPC Sales Specialist is responsible for supporting a designated salesperson to drive business by selling photovoltaic (PV) modules and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services in the utility-scale market within the United States. The EPC Sales Specialist would support both EPC sales and module sales opportunities. This position reports to the Senior EPC Sales Director/Director/Senior Manager, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain an In-Office or hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%of the time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the designated salesperson in various tasks, such as preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up with customers
- Keep track of sales activities, including recording sales, preparing reports, and providing feedback to salesperson and management
- Have a thorough understanding of the PV module products and EPC services being sold to effectively communicate features and benefits to customers and designated salesperson
- Collaborate effectively with the salesperson and other team members to achieve sales targets and provide a positive customer experience
- Support to resolve customer issues and address any challenges that arise during the sales process
- Develop and execute strategic account plans to ensure business goals are achieved
- Analyze and comprehend the market dynamics and needs
- All other duties as assigned by the designated Senior EPC Sales Director/Director/Senior Manager
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in solar or EPC industries
- Excellent teamwork to collaborate with designated salesperson and other team members
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred
- Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a related field is preferred; experience in tier-1 solar module manufacturers and/or top EPC companies highly preferred
- Full proficiency in productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Salesforce, etc.)
- Creative drive for entrepreneurial opportunities and the flexibility to work with many different types of customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
·Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
·Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
·Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
·Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
·Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
·Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
·Travel: review above travel requirement for this position
WORK ENVIRONMENT
·Regular professional, office business setting
·Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
·Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Hanwha Q Cells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Q Cells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected].
Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
