Solar Salesperson

Company Description Grenie helps homeowners, landlords, and businesses reduce energy bills by making smarter, renewable energy choices. The company combines solar panels, battery storage, air source heat pumps, and EV charging solutions to make clean energy more affordable and accessible across the UK. By sourcing equipment directly from manufacturers and partnering with a network of installers, Grenie passes savings to customers while ensuring a simple journey from survey to installation. Grenie also supports eligible households, landlords, and social housing providers in improving homes, lowering energy costs, and assisting residents on tight budgets. The team focuses on practical advice, transparent pricing, and tailored solutions for every property and budget.
Role Description The Solar Salesperson will focus on identifying and engaging prospective residential and commercial customers interested in solar and related renewable technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include responding to inbound leads, generating new opportunities through outreach, conducting remote consultations, and preparing tailored proposals and quotations based on each property’s energy profile and budget. The role involves explaining technical and financial aspects of solar systems in clear, accessible language, guiding customers through funding options, and coordinating with internal teams and installation partners to ensure a smooth process from initial survey to completed installation. The Solar Salesperson will also maintain accurate records in CRM tools, follow up consistently to close deals, and contribute feedback to improve sales processes and customer experience. This is a remote role.
Qualifications

• Customer-facing skills: ability to build rapport, listen actively, understand customer needs, and communicate solutions clearly and professionally.
• Sales and negotiation skills: experience in consultative selling, lead generation, pipeline management, and closing deals in B2C and/or B2B environments.
• Renewable energy knowledge: understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage, and related technologies, or strong willingness and capacity to learn quickly.
• Technical and analytical skills: ability to interpret basic energy usage data, assess property suitability, and create accurate, well-structured proposals and quotes.
• Organizational skills: proficiency with CRM or sales software, careful documentation, time management, and the ability to manage multiple leads simultaneously.
• Remote work capabilities: reliable internet access, self-motivation, and comfort collaborating with colleagues and partners through digital tools.
• Beneficial qualifications: prior experience in solar or home energy upgrades, knowledge of UK energy incentives or funding schemes, and a valid right to work in the UK.
• Education: background in business, engineering, environmental studies, or related fields is useful but equivalent sales and industry experience is also valued.