Residential Solar Project Developer

Do you want a sales career that helps make the world a better place? You can find that fulfillment when you bring clean energy to local communities with StraightUp Solar! Find job satisfaction, career growth, and an inclusive and safety focused culture, all in one place.

About StraightUp Solar:

StraightUp Solar is Missouri’s largest and longest-running solar installation company. We are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. We have installed more than 3,000 solar projects for businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, B-Corp Certified, and a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace award winner since 2020. We care deeply for the environment, our communities, and our team. StraightUp Solar is a focused team of 115 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). Half of our team members have a NABCEP Advanced Certification or an Associate-Level Credential, proving our dedication to quality solar.

Expectations of All Employees:

- Live StraightUp Solar’s CLEARE values and embrace our goal of “inspiring a solar community to create a sustainable world.”

- Always work toward shared understanding and engage in “crucial conversations” when needed.

- Be self-sufficient and supportive of other team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Selling residential solar electric systems in-person/virtually

- Signing contracts with clients, and one-meeting closing when appropriate

- Utilizing online tools and conducting virtual site evaluations

- Creating preliminary solar electric system designs with the help of coworkers

- Using solar proposal software to estimate clients’ utility bill savings

- Generating referrals using methods such as contacting past clients, events, and networking

- Follow StraightUp Solar business rules and policies.

- Attend Sales Team and relevant Project Review meetings.

- Report to and meet weekly with the Director or VP of Sales.

Qualifications:

- At least 2-3 years in a sales role with a proven track record required

- Background in solar, other clean technologies, roofing, or construction, preferred

- Develop and maintain a strong referral network

- Ability to calculate key financial metrics

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver a high level of customer service

- Ability to effectively track a large volume of leads, manage timelines and deliverables, and complete accurate documentation within a CRM

- Strong self-starter, with excellent time management and prioritization skills

- Efficient, clear, and consistent verbal and written communication and follow-up

- High performance, both in quality and pace, with a desire to meet and exceed personal and team sales goals

- Excellent teamwork skills – ability to foster a positive team environment

- Proactive mindset - seek new opportunity and creative strategies

- Competency of the use of email, Word, Excel, Google Drive, and CRMs

- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Education:

- Bachelor degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

- The ability to communicate effectively.

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Position Information:

Department: Sales

Must be able to work outside of normal business hours on occasion

Exempt: Yes

Pay Structure: Salary and Commission

Pay Range: $75,000-$115,000+ annually

What We Offer:

- Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities

- Quarterly Profit Sharing

- 2% Employer Matching 401(k) that is 100% vested

- Company paid Life Insurance $50,000

- Monthly insurance stipend for all full time employees

- Health (United Health Care), Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Legal, and Dependent Care FSA coverage options

- Wellness Program with Headspace App Stipend

- Paid Time Off, 9 Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave, 8 hrs paid Volunteer Time

- Per Diem and lodging covered if / when there is out of town travel

- Ongoing solar education and training classes

StraightUp Solar Culture:

We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. StraightUp Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development, promoting from within as much as possible. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees' differences regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.

StraightUp Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members.

CLEARE Values:

- Care for Community

- Lead the Energy Transition

- Educate Everyone

- Advocate with Purpose

- Respect People & Planet

- Embody Excellence

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Mileage reimbursement

- Paid training

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- How many years of sales experience do you have?

- Do you have any solar industry experience?

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person