Solar energy sales consultant

About this occupation

Solar energy sales consultants provide advice on solar energy for domestic or industrial purposes, and aim to promote the use of solar energy as an alternative and more sustainable source of energy. They communicate with prospective clients, and attend networking events, to ensure increased sales of solar energy products.

• Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
• Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
• Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
• Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
• Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
• Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.

Typical education (US)

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

Preparation

Job Zone 3 of 5

Interests

Enterprising, Conventional, Realistic

Top skills: Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Persuasion, Service Orientation, Active Listening, Critical Thinking

US median pay: US$104,920 a year (2025), 284,800 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Subjects this work relies on

How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).

• Technical DrawingO*NET: DesignVery important (3.8)
• English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.7)
• Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.6)
• Design and TechnologyO*NET: Design + Engineering and TechnologyImportant (3.3)
• WoodworkO*NET: Building and ConstructionImportant (3.3)
• Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementImportant (3.1)
• Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsImportant (3.1)

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Preparation needed

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most common education (US)

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.