41-4011.07

Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

Career Cluster:Marketing & Sales
Job Family:Sales and Related
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
STEM:Sales
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Key Tasks

  • Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
  • Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
  • 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.
  • Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
  • Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
  • Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
  • Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
  • Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.
  • Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.
  • Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.
  • Log client information and sales leads into tracking documents or software.

Skills

Speaking
75%
Reading Comprehension
66%
Persuasion
66%
Service Orientation
66%
Social Perceptiveness
63%
Active Listening
63%
Critical Thinking
63%
Negotiation
56%
Active Learning
53%
Writing
53%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
53%
Coordination
50%
Monitoring
50%
Instructing
47%
Time Management
47%
Mathematics
44%
Systems Analysis
44%
Systems Evaluation
44%
Learning Strategies
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
28%
Operations Analysis
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Technology Design
22%
Operation and Control
19%
Troubleshooting
16%
Management of Material Resources
16%
Programming
13%
Science
10%
Equipment Selection
6%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
87%
Sales and Marketing
87%
Design
71%
English Language
67%
Mathematics
65%
Building and Construction
57%
Administrative
55%
Administration and Management
52%
Computers and Electronics
52%
Economics and Accounting
50%
Engineering and Technology
45%
Communications and Media
42%
Physics
42%
Law and Government
40%
Geography
32%
Public Safety and Security
32%
Personnel and Human Resources
30%
Production and Processing
29%
Education and Training
28%
Transportation
28%
Telecommunications
28%
Mechanical
26%
Psychology
24%
Sociology and Anthropology
10%
Foreign Language
5%
Chemistry
5%
Biology
4%
History and Archeology
3%
Medicine and Dentistry
3%
Fine Arts
2%
Philosophy and Theology
2%
Therapy and Counseling
2%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Speech Clarity
66%
Written Comprehension
66%
Speech Recognition
63%
Deductive Reasoning
60%
Problem Sensitivity
60%
Written Expression
60%
Far Vision
56%
Near Vision
56%
Inductive Reasoning
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Category Flexibility
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Originality
50%
Visualization
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Number Facility
47%
Speed of Closure
44%
Perceptual Speed
41%
Memorization
35%
Visual Color Discrimination
31%
Time Sharing
28%
Depth Perception
25%
Trunk Strength
22%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
19%
Finger Dexterity
19%
Spatial Orientation
19%
Hearing Sensitivity
16%
Auditory Attention
16%
Manual Dexterity
13%
Extent Flexibility
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
10%
Stamina
6%
Static Strength
6%
Control Precision
6%
Peripheral Vision
3%
Multilimb Coordination
3%
Dynamic Strength
3%
Glare Sensitivity
3%
Gross Body Equilibrium
3%
Gross Body Coordination
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Night Vision
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%

Work Activities

Working with Computers
91%
Selling or Influencing Others
90%
Getting Information
90%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
75%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
74%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
74%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
74%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
73%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
71%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
71%
Processing Information
70%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
70%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
67%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
65%
Scheduling Work and Activities
64%
Analyzing Data or Information
63%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
62%
Documenting/Recording Information
60%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
59%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
59%
Performing Administrative Activities
56%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
56%
Thinking Creatively
54%
Training and Teaching Others
54%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
53%
Developing and Building Teams
52%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
49%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
46%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
46%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
45%
Coaching and Developing Others
43%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
37%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
33%
Assisting and Caring for Others
30%
Performing General Physical Activities
28%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
28%
Staffing Organizational Units
27%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
26%
Controlling Machines and Processes
25%
Handling and Moving Objects
24%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
15%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

100%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

100%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

99%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

99%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

89%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

89%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

82%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

79%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

76%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

74%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

73%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

72%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

70%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

70%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

69%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

68%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

56%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

53%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

50%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

49%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

49%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

46%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

45%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

44%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

41%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

36%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

34%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

33%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

29%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

28%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

28%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

25%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

24%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

22%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

21%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

20%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

19%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

19%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

18%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

17%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

17%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

17%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

15%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

14%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

13%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

9%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

9%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

8%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

8%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

7%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

6%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

6%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

6%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

5%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

5%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

4%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

0%

Education

Associate's degree

45%

Bachelor's degree

22%

Post-secondary certificate

10%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

76

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

57

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

42

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

29

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

29

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

7

Work Values

Achievement
72%
Independence
67%
Working Conditions
58%
Relationships
56%
Support
50%
Recognition
45%

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