Clean Energy Ambassador

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San Diego, CA
Junior
Energy • Solar • Renewable Energy
Sunrun provides residential solar panels and home batteries in the U.S., offering sustainable energy solutions.
The Role
As a Clean Energy Ambassador, you will represent Sunrun in retail environments, market solar solutions, build rapport with potential customers, qualify leads, schedule appointments, and meet sales goals.
Summary Generated by Built In

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our customers' lives. We know that determination starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Overview

The Clean Energy Ambassador markets Sunrun’s clean energy solution to prospective customers at retail stores. 

Responsibilities 

  • Represents the company as the face of our brand in our sales team

  • Builds rapport with potential customers to set appointments

  • Qualifies prospective customers for solar and storage solutions

  • Schedules appointments with customers and Field Sales Consultants

  • Meets or exceeds all team and individual sales goals

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum of 1 year of sales experience

  • Ability to engage with a potential customer

  • Strong communication skills, resilience, self-motivation, and passion for solar

  • Ability to work independently and adapt to working semi-autonomously in various locations

  • Access to reliable transportation to support a territory zone of 15-30 miles

  • Possess a positive attitude and move on from a rejection quickly

  • Availability to work an optimized schedule including weekends, evenings, and some holiday shifts

Physical Demands

  • The primary function of this position is to represent the company in a retail environment

  • Up to 10% of weekly hours may be approved for “non-store” activity such as engaging with our customers via phone, attending training, or participating in team activities

  • During the retail shifts, the work involves constant standing and walking for the entire shift in a retail warehouse environment with the exception of meal, break and rest periods

  • Depending on your scheduled work locations, this position will either be standing in one location for the entire shift or walking and standing for the entire shift

  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, stooping and kneeling are also required

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

The starting salary/wage for this opportunity is:

$12hr to $30hr

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

Recruiter:

This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. In addition, due to our focus on safety at Sunrun all roles require the basic ability to speak, read and write English.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or perform your job if you are employed, please let us know by contacting Kelly Wittman, Director of Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
12,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Sunrun is a leading provider of residential solar panels and home batteries in the United States. Our company's primary mission is to make solar energy affordable and accessible for homeowners. By offering solar as a service, Sunrun allows customers to switch to solar without the upfront costs of purchasing a system. Homeowners can either lease or purchase their solar panel system, while Sunrun takes care of installation, maintenance, and any necessary repairs. We aim to reduce homeowners' electricity bills, provide a sustainable energy alternative, and decrease the reliance on traditional fossil fuels. In addition to solar solutions, Sunrun also offers home battery storage systems, allowing homeowners to store solar energy for use during power outages or periods of high demand.

Why Work With Us

Sunrun fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, driving the green energy movement forward. Working at Sunrun means joining a team passionate about environmental change, backed by a nurturing and progressive environment. A prime spot for career growth in renewables.

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